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    Poitrine (en. Chest)

    /pwatrin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The front part of the human body, located between the neck and the abdomen.
    She has a pain in her chest.
    Elle a une douleur dans la poitrine.
    Also refers to the thorax of an animal.
    The cat has a broad chest.
    Le chat a une poitrine large.
    Can also refer to the thoracic cavity.
    The doctor examined her chest with a stethoscope.
    Le médecin a examiné sa poitrine avec un stéthoscope.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pectorina', which means 'related to the chest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a burning sensation in the chest
    to feel an intense pain in the chest.
    avoir la poitrine en feu
    to take someone to heart
    to welcome someone with warmth or kindness.
    prendre quelqu'un à la poitrine
    to fight within oneself
    to feel a strong emotion, often anger or passion.
    se battre dans sa poitrine

    Related Words

    pectorals
    Muscles located at the front of the chest.
    pectoraux
    thoracic
    Related to the chest or rib cage.
    thoracique
    bustier
    Garment that emphasizes the chest.
    bustier

    Slang Meanings

    Big breasts
    This actress has an impressive chest.
    Cette actrice a une poitrine imposante.
    To boast or show off pride ostentatiously
    He struts around with his puffed chest.
    Il se pavane avec sa poitrine gonflée.