Bras (en. Arm)

bʁɑ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Upper limb of the body, used for carrying or handling objects.

She raised her arm to greet.

Elle a levé le bras pour saluer.

Part of a garment that covers the arm.

The coat has wide sleeves.

Le manteau a des bras larges.

Widening of a piece or a device.

The robot's arm was very precise.

Le bras du robot était très précis.

From the Latin 'bracchium' meaning 'arm'.

to have open arms

To be welcoming, ready to receive.

avoir les bras ouverts

to fold one's arms

To be inactive, not taking initiative.

se croiser les bras

arm wrestling

A competition of strength between two people.

bras de fer

shoulder

Joint that connects the arm to the trunk.

épaule

wrist

Joint between the arm and the hand.

poignet

hand

Organ at the end of the arm, used for grasping.

main

Describes someone who helps a lot.

This friend is a real right-hand man.

Cet ami, c'est un vrai bras droit.

Expression used to describe a cheerful man.

Look at him, he is always in a good mood, a true buddy.

Regarde-le, il est toujours de bonne humeur, un vrai bras.