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bras

English translation of bras

arm

The French word 'bras' translates to 'arm' in English. It is used to refer to the upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the wrist. 'Bras' can also be used in some idiomatic expressions, such as 'donner un coup de bras' which means 'to give a hand' or 'to help out'.


Example sentences using: bras

Il a mal au bras droit.

English translation of Il a mal au bras droit.

He has a pain in his right arm.

This phrase is used when someone is experiencing pain in their right arm. The word 'bras' directly translates to 'arm', and 'droit' translates to 'right'.

Elle porte son sac à main sur le bras gauche.

English translation of Elle porte son sac à main sur le bras gauche.

She carries her handbag on her left arm.

In this case, 'bras' is in the phrase 'sur le bras', which translates to 'on the arm', and 'gauche' means 'left'. This phrase is used to describe where someone is carrying something.

Le nageur étire ses bras avant de plonger.

English translation of Le nageur étire ses bras avant de plonger.

The swimmer stretches his arms before diving.

This sentence uses the word 'bras' to refer to a swimmer's arms. It can be used to depict someone preparing for a physical activity.

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