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breast in French

breast in French is sein, poitrine, cœur — breast means either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.

breast in French

sein
noun
(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
poitrine
noun
(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
poitrine
noun
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
sein
noun
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
poitrine
noun
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
cœur
noun
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
poitrine
noun
The ventral portion of an animal’s thorax.
poitrail
noun
The ventral portion of an animal’s thorax.
blanc
noun
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.
poitrine
noun
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.
cœur
noun
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.

What does "breast" mean?

  1. noun Either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.
    "She was screened regularly for breast cancer."
  2. noun The chest area of a person or animal.
    "He clutched a hand to his breast as he made the vow."
  3. noun A cut of meat from the chest of poultry or other animals.
    "She grilled two chicken breasts for dinner."

breast in a sentence

  • She was screened regularly for breast cancer.
  • He clutched a hand to his breast as he made the vow.
  • She grilled two chicken breasts for dinner.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "breast" in French?

"breast" in French is sein, poitrine, cœur. breast means: Either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.

How do you use "breast" in a sentence?

Example: "She was screened regularly for breast cancer." In French, "breast" is sein, poitrine, cœur.

Are there other ways to say "breast" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "breast": sein, poitrine, cœur, poitrail, blanc.

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