French paradox

English

Etymology

Coined by Dr. Serge Renaud of Bordeaux University in 1992.

Proper noun

the French paradox

The observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.

Translations

French paradox

Czech: francouzský paradox
Dutch: Franse paradox
French: paradoxe français (fr) m
German: Französische Paradox n
Hebrew: הפרדוקס הצרפתי
Italian: paradosso francese m
Korean: 프렌치 패러독스 (peurenchi paereodokseu)
Portuguese: paradoxo francês m
Spanish: paradoja francesa f

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