Seins (en. Breasts)

sɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman's organ that produces milk.
The breasts are sensitive during pregnancy.
Les seins sont sensibles pendant la grossesse.
A part of the human body, between the neck and the abdomen, often associated with femininity.
She wears a neckline that enhances her breasts.
Elle porte un décolleté qui met en valeur ses seins.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sina', meaning mammary glands.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have bare breasts
To be without a bra.
avoir les seins nus
artificial breasts
Breasts enlarged through surgery.
seins artificiels
to show more than just one's breasts
To attract attention to oneself in a provocative manner.
en montrer plus que ses seins

Related Words

breastfeeding
The action of feeding a baby with breast milk.
allaaitement
bra
A women's undergarment designed to support the breasts.
soutien-gorge
nipples
Visible elements at the tip of the breasts.
mamelons

Slang Meanings

tits
Look at her tits, they're huge!
Regarde ses tchins, ils sont énormes !
boobs
She has nice boobs.
Elle a de jolis nénés.