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    L’épaule (en. The shoulder)

    /le.pol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Joint connecting the arm to the trunk.
    She injured her shoulder while playing sports.
    Elle s'est blessée à l'épaule en faisant du sport.
    Part of the human or animal body, between the neck and the arm.
    He had a persistent pain in the shoulder.
    Il avait une douleur persistante à l'épaule.
    The outer surface of a mountain or hill.
    We reached the shoulder of the mountain.
    Nous avons atteint l'épaule de la montagne.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'spalda', which means 'shoulder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a shoulder
    To have support or to be helped.
    avoir de l'épaule
    to put the shoulder to the wheel
    To work hard to help.
    mettre l'épaule à la roue
    to carry on the shoulder
    To carry a heavy weight or responsibility.
    porter sur l'épaule

    Related Words

    elephant's shoulder
    Variation of a plant fold.
    épaule d'éléphant
    rabbit's shoulder
    Cut of meat from the rabbit's shoulder.
    épaule de lapin
    steel shoulder
    Particularly muscular shoulder.
    épaule d'acier

    Slang Meanings

    To have broad shoulders
    He really has broad shoulders to carry so many responsibilities.
    Il a vraiment les épaules larges pour supporter tant de responsabilités.
    To take on someone's shoulder
    He decided to take on the shoulder of his friends in case of need.
    Il a décidé de se mettre sur l'épaule de ses amis en cas de besoin.