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    Cuisses (en. Thighs)

    [kwis]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part of the leg located between the knee and the hip.
    Athletes' thighs are often very muscular.
    Les cuisses des athlètes sont souvent très musclées.
    In the masculine form, it refers to the thighs of certain meats.
    He bought chicken thighs for the barbecue.
    Il a acheté des cuisses de poulet pour le barbecue.
    In dance, the position of the thighs can be important for movement.
    The thighs must be well positioned to perform this dance step.
    Les cuisses doivent être bien positionnées pour réaliser ce pas de danse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cuisse', which means 'thigh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have tight thighs
    to feel tense or uncomfortable
    avoir les cuisses serrées
    to train the thighs
    to do specific exercises for the thigh muscles
    s'entraîner les cuisses
    frog legs
    a dish made from frog thighs, considered a delicacy
    cuisses de grenouille

    Related Words

    legs
    The lower limbs of the human body.
    jambes
    muscles
    Organic tissues that cause movement.
    muscles
    hip
    The joint between the trunk and the thigh.
    hanche

    Slang Meanings

    Slang terms referring to voluptuous thighs.
    She has killer thighs.
    Elle a des cuisses d'enfer.
    Humorous usage to refer to weight.
    With those thighs, one could carry a truck.
    Avec ces cuisses, on pourrait porter un camion.