French edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Occitan balès.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ba.lɛz/
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Adjective edit

balèze (plural balèzes)

  1. hefty; sturdy
  2. (slang) strong, powerful
    Synonyms: fort, costaud
    Ce mec est vraiment balèze!
    That guy is really ripped!
  3. (slang) difficult
    Synonym: difficile
    Le dernier exercice était vraiment balèze !
    The last exercise is really difficult!

Further reading edit