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lean (EN)
verbe, adjectif, nom

verbe “lean”

infinitif lean; il leans; prét. leaned, leant uk; part. passé leaned, leant uk; gér. leaning
  1. pencher
    The tree leaned to the side after the storm.
  2. avoir tendance (à être d'accord)
    After much thought, she leaned toward choosing the blue dress for the party.
  3. s'appuyer
    Tired from the long walk, she leaned against the tree, catching her breath.

adjectif “lean”

lean, comp. leaner, sup. leanest
  1. maigre
    After a year of healthy eating and exercise, Mark became noticeably leaner.
  2. maigre (pour la viande)
    She always chooses lean chicken breast for her diet to avoid extra fat.
  3. limité
    After losing his job, Mark had to adjust to a leaner lifestyle, cutting back on all non-essential expenses.
  4. efficace (dans un contexte de travail)
    The company's lean approach to production significantly reduced waste and increased profits.

nom “lean”

sg. lean, pl. leans ou indén.
  1. le maigre (partie de la viande)
    For dinner, she always preferred her steak with as much lean as possible, avoiding the fatty parts.