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poitrine

English translation of poitrine

chest

The French word for chest is 'poitrine'. It is used in a similar way to the English word, referring to the part of the body between the neck and the stomach. It can also be used to refer to the chest of an animal, or to a wooden chest for storing things. In the context of cooking, 'poitrine' can refer to the breast of a bird, such as a chicken or a turkey.


Example sentences using: poitrine

La poitrine de poulet était délicieuse.

English translation of La poitrine de poulet était délicieuse.

The chicken breast was delicious.

This sentence is a simple statement referring to the taste of a cooked chicken breast. It is used to express the enjoyability of a meal.

Il a mal à la poitrine après avoir couru.

English translation of Il a mal à la poitrine après avoir couru.

He has a chest pain after running.

This sentence refers to a pain in the chest region (a part of the human body), a possible symptom after physical exertion such as running. It's often used to express physical discomfort or health concerns.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle commode pour sa poitrine de tiroirs.

English translation of Elle a acheté une nouvelle commode pour sa poitrine de tiroirs.

She bought a new dresser for her chest of drawers.

In this sentence, 'poitrine' is used in a context referring to a type of storage furniture. It's often used to express actions related to home furnishings or reorganizing of space.

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