poitrine

la poitrine
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. chest
Le médecin a examiné ma poitrine.The doctor examined my chest.
a. bust
Le chemisier était trop serré au niveau de la poitrine.The blouse was too tight around the bust.
b. breasts
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Céline a constaté des changements au niveau de sa poitrine pendant la grossesse.Céline noticed changes in her breasts during pregnancy.
c. bosom
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
L'ambassadrice portait un magnifique collier qui reposait sur sa poitrine.The ambassador wore a beautiful necklace that rested on her bosom.
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