Hanches (en. Hips)

/ɑ̃ʃ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The hips refer to the body areas located on each side of the waist.

She has very pronounced hips.

Elle a des hanches très marquées.

Part of the body that plays an essential role in mobility and balance.

He has hip pain after his run.

Il a une douleur aux hanches après sa course.

The hips are also symbols of femininity in certain cultures.

She dances gracefully, highlighting her hips.

Elle danse avec grâce, mettant en avant ses hanches.

From the Latin 'cāsia', referring to the thigh or hip.

to have hips

refers to a person with wide hips.

avoir des hanches

to dance with hips

refers to dancing with a pronounced movement of the hips.

danser des hanches

narrow hips

refers to a person who has very thin hips.

hanches serrées

hip

Joint connecting the torso to the thigh.

hanche

pelvis

Pelvis, lower part of the torso.

pelvis

thigh

Upper part of the leg.

cuisse

to sway one's hips

She is swaying on the dance floor.

Elle se déhanche sur la piste de danse.

hips forward

You have your hips forward in this photo.

Tu as des hanches en avant sur cette photo.