Poitrines (en. Breasts)
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Meaning & Definition
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noun
Anterior part of the human body, between the neck and the abdomen.
The breasts of athletes were beautifully sculpted.
Les poitrines des athlètes étaient magnifiquement sculptées.
Refers to breast development in women.
She wears a dress that highlights her breasts.
Elle porte une robe qui met en valeur ses poitrines.
Etymology
From the Latin 'pavitra' meaning 'breast'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a broad chest
To have a well-developed thorax.
avoir une poitrine large
to have nice breasts
Refers to a woman whose breast development is deemed aesthetically pleasing.
avoir de jolies poitrines
steel chest
Refers to a person with great physical strength.
poitrine d'acier
Related Words
chest
Part of the body that includes the breasts.
poitrine
breasts
Glandular organs located on the chest of women.
seins
thorax
The upper part of the human trunk.
thorax
Slang Meanings
Buns
She mocked her buns by saying they were too revealing.
Elle se moquait de ses boudins en disant qu'ils étaient trop révélateurs.
Tits
He joked about her tits during the discussion.
Il a plaisanté sur ses nénés pendant la discussion.