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    Os (en. Bone)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Hard substance that forms the skeleton of vertebrates.
    The bone is essential for supporting the body.
    L'os est essentiel pour le soutien du corps.
    Each of the elements that make up the skeleton.
    The skull is an important bone of the head.
    Le crâne est un os important de la tête.
    A distinct part of an animal made of this substance.
    He found a dinosaur bone during his dig.
    Il a trouvé un os de dinosaure lors de ses fouilles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'os, ossis', meaning 'bone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have bones
    To be in good health or resilient.
    avoir des os
    to break a bone
    To injure oneself by fracturing a bone.
    casser un os
    to have a bone in the throat
    To have something that bothers or prevents us from speaking.
    avoir un os dans la gorge

    Related Words

    skeleton
    Bony structure of the body.
    squelette
    ossification
    Process of bone formation.
    ossification
    osteoporosis
    Disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass.
    osteoporose

    Slang Meanings

    Bone with a penalty value in a sport.
    During the match, he received a bone for his foul.
    Lors du match, il a reçu un os pour sa faute.
    Refers to something inherent to someone.
    He has that talent in his bones.
    Il a ce talent dans l'os.