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    D'épaules (en. Shoulders)

    /de.epo.l/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Upper part of the human body, between the neck and the arm.
    Shoulders are essential for arm movement.
    Les d'épaules sont essentielles pour le mouvement du bras.
    Sign of attitude or emotion through shoulder posture.
    She shrugged her shoulders in response to the question.
    Elle a haussé les d'épaules en réponse à la question.

    Etymology

    Contemporary French, from the word 'épaule' designating the part of the body.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    broad shoulders
    Referring to an imposing stature
    d'épaules larges
    to have drooping shoulders
    Indicating an attitude of discouragement
    avoir les d'épaules tombantes
    to hunch one's shoulders
    Adjusting one's posture, often out of anxiety
    se serrer les d'épaules

    Related Words

    shoulder
    Joint that connects the arm to the torso.
    épaule
    attitude
    Mindset that often manifests through posture.
    attitude
    posture
    General position of the body.
    posture

    Slang Meanings

    To strut with one's shoulders.
    He shows off with his broad shoulders.
    Il se la raconte avec ses d'épaules larges.
    To have shoulders of a hero.
    He walks like a hero with his shoulders forward.
    Il marche comme un héros avec ses d'épaules en avant.