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    L'épaule (en. The shoulder)

    /le.pol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The joint that connects the arm to the trunk.
    He injured his shoulder during the match.
    Il s'est blessé à l'épaule pendant le match.
    The upper part of the human body, on either side of the neck.
    She has shoulder pain after a day of work.
    Elle a des douleurs à l'épaule après une journée de travail.
    Often refers to responsibility or support.
    One must bear the family’s shoulder when they are in trouble.
    Il faut porter l’épaule de la famille quand elle est en difficulté.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'spatula', which means 'shoulder' or 'spatula'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on someone's shoulder
    To depend on someone for support.
    être sur l'épaule de quelqu'un
    to have a strong shoulder
    To be able to bear heavy loads or responsibilities.
    avoir l'épaule solide
    the shoulder of the road
    The edge of a road where cars can stop.
    l'épaule de la route

    Related Words

    epaulettes
    Small panels worn on the shoulders in uniforms.
    épaulettes
    to marry
    To take someone as a spouse, inextricably linked, in a figurative sense.
    épouser
    discharge
    Removal of a responsibility, often linked to a shoulder.
    décharge

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the shoulder
    He is always on his boss’s shoulder, never having his own ideas.
    Il est toujours sur l'épaule de son patron, n'ayant jamais ses propres idées.
    To bend under the weight
    She is bending under the weight of her responsibilities, it’s too heavy for her shoulder.
    Elle plie sous le poids de ses responsabilités, c'est trop lourd pour son épaule.