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
(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
(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
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
sein
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
poitrine
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
cœur
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
poitrine
The ventral portion of an animal’s thorax.
poitrail
The ventral portion of an animal’s thorax.
blanc
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
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
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?
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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."
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noun The chest area of a person or animal.
"The bird has a bright orange breast and a small grey head."
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noun A cut of meat from the chest of poultry or other animals.
"She grilled two chicken breasts for dinner."
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breast in a sentence
- She was screened regularly for breast cancer.
- The nurse explained how a mother's breast produces milk after a baby is born.
- The bird has a bright orange breast and a small grey head.
- She felt her heart pounding against her breast as she waited for the results.
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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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