Squelettes (en. Skeletons)

[skə.kɛt]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The set of bones that forms the framework of the human or animal body.

The human skeleton is composed of 206 bones.

Le squelette humain est constitué de 206 os.

Model or representation of a skeleton.

The professor used a skeleton to illustrate the anatomy lesson.

Le professeur a utilisé un squelette pour illustrer la leçon d'anatomie.

Advanced state of decomposition of a body.

Skeletons were discovered in the cave.

Des squelettes ont été découverts dans la grotte.

From Latin 'skeleton', derived from ancient Greek 'skeletos', meaning 'emaciated'.

to have skeletons in the closet

To have undisclosed or compromising secrets.

avoir des squelettes dans le placard

museum skeletons

Objects or remains that are displayed but lifeless.

squelettes de musée

human skeleton

The bony structure of a human being.

squelette humain

animal skeleton

The bony structure of an animal.

squelette animal

cartilaginous skeleton

Skeleton primarily composed of cartilage, as seen in some fish.

squelette cartilagineux

A very skinny person.

Look at him, he’s as skinny as a skeleton.

Regarde-le, il est aussi maigre qu'un squelette.

What is left after a financial or emotional drain.

After all these expenses, my bank account has become a skeleton.

Après toutes ces dépenses, mon compte en banque est devenu un squelette.