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shoulder in French

shoulder in French is épaule, epaule, épaulement — shoulder means the joint and surrounding area where the arm meets the torso.

shoulder in French

épaule
noun
epaule
noun
An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object, or limits motion, etc., such as the projection around a tenon at the end of a piece of timber.
épaulement
noun
An abrupt projection which forms an abutment on an object, or limits motion, etc., such as the projection around a tenon at the end of a piece of timber.
epaule
noun
The rounded portion of a bottle where the neck meets the body.

What does "shoulder" mean?

  1. noun The joint and surrounding area where the arm meets the torso.
    "She hurt her shoulder lifting the box."
  2. noun The strip of land bordering a road, used for emergency stops.
    "The driver pulled onto the shoulder to change the tyre."
  3. verb To take on responsibility or a burden.
    "She had to shoulder the blame for the whole team."
  4. verb To push with the shoulder.
    "He shouldered his way through the crowd."

shoulder in a sentence

  • She hurt her shoulder lifting the box.
  • He put a comforting hand on my shoulder.
  • The driver pulled onto the shoulder to change the tyre.
  • She had to shoulder the blame for the whole team.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shoulder" in French?

"shoulder" in French is épaule, epaule, épaulement. shoulder means: The joint and surrounding area where the arm meets the torso.

How do you use "shoulder" in a sentence?

Example: "She hurt her shoulder lifting the box." In French, "shoulder" is épaule, epaule, épaulement.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shoulder": épaule, epaule, épaulement.

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