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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
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
coffre
noun
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
poitrine
noun

What does "chest" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.
    "His socks were in the top drawer of the chest."

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.
  • His socks were in the top drawer of the chest.

Similar words in French

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Frequently asked questions

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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