chest in French
chest in French is poitrine, coffre — chest means the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
chest in French
poitrine
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
coffre
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
poitrine
What does "chest" mean?
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noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
"He clutched his chest after running up the stairs."
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noun A large, sturdy box with a lid, used for storage.
"They kept old blankets in a wooden chest at the foot of the bed."
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noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.
"His socks were in the top drawer of the chest."
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chest in a sentence
- He clutched his chest after running up the stairs.
- The doctor listened to her chest with a stethoscope.
- They kept old blankets in a wooden chest at the foot of the bed.
- A chest in the attic held her grandmother's old letters and photographs.
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What is "chest" in French?
"chest" in French is poitrine, coffre. chest means: The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
How do you use "chest" in a sentence?
Example: "He clutched his chest after running up the stairs." In French, "chest" is poitrine, coffre.
Are there other ways to say "chest" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "chest": poitrine, coffre.
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