Épaule (en. Shoulder)

/epol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A joint on the upper side of the human body that allows arm movement.

He sprained his shoulder lifting a weight that was too heavy.

Il s'est foulé l'épaule en soulevant un poids trop lourd.

Part of a garment that covers the shoulder.

This jacket has broad shoulders for a stylish look.

Cette veste a de larges épaules pour un look stylé.

Support or help in a difficult situation.

She offered him her shoulder to cry on.

Elle lui a offert son épaule pour pleurer.

From the Latin 'spala', which means 'shoulders' or 'cutlets'.

to have on one's shoulders

To be responsible for something.

avoir sur les épaules

to have broad shoulders

To be capable of bearing a lot of responsibilities.

avoir l'épaule larges

to play with one’s shoulders

To flirt or seduce using one's body.

jouer des épaules

shoulder

Part of the body between the neck and the arm.

épaule

shoulder seam

The action of pressing or supporting at the level of the shoulder.

épaulement

shoulder pad

Ornament or protection worn on the shoulder of a uniform.

épaulette

To be at someone’s shoulder

He is at the shoulder on all the team's projects.

Il est à l'épaule sur tous les projets de l'équipe.

A shoulder to cry on

His friends are always there like a shoulder to cry on.

Ses amis sont toujours là comme une épaule pour pleurer.