ras

This is the 4787th most frequent French word.

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ras

"Ras" means "very short" or "flat" when referring to hair or surfaces.


In this sentence, 'ras' is used as an adjective meaning 'short,' describing the length of the hair.

J'ai coupé mes cheveux très ras pour l'été.

I cut my hair very short for the summer.


In this example, 'ras' is used adverbially ('ras le sol'), meaning 'close to' or 'level with,' describing the proximity to the ground.

Il a passé la tondeuse ras le sol pour une coupe parfaite.

He mowed the lawn close to the ground for a perfect trim.


Here, 'ras' is used as an adjective meaning 'low,' describing the sun's position relative to the horizon.

Le soleil est ras à l'horizon, créant de belles couleurs.

The sun is low on the horizon, creating beautiful colors.