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waist in French

waist in French is taille, ceinture — waist means the narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.

waist in French

taille
noun
taille
noun
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
ceinture
noun
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.

What does "waist" mean?

  1. noun The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
    "She tied the belt tightly around her waist."
  2. noun The part of a piece of clothing that fits around the waist.
    "These trousers have an elastic waist for extra comfort."
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waist in a sentence

  • She tied the belt tightly around her waist.
  • These trousers have an elastic waist for extra comfort.

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What is "waist" in French?

"waist" in French is taille, ceinture. waist means: The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.

How do you use "waist" in a sentence?

Example: "She tied the belt tightly around her waist." In French, "waist" is taille, ceinture.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "waist": taille, ceinture.

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