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How do you say "shoulder" in French?
l' épaule
In French, "shoulder" is l' épaule.
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Pronunciation
Say épaule keeping in mind that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; é is a short, closed "ay". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' épaule is feminine. Its plural is épaules.
Example sentence
Il portait le sac sur une épaule.
He carried the bag on one shoulder.
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How to remember l' épaule
Say épaule while picturing a shoulder right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
Related words
- skull le crâne
- spine la colonne vertébrale
- rib la côte
- skin la peau
- nail le ongle
- elbow le coude
- wrist le poignet
- ankle la cheville
- knee le genou
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Questions about l' épaule
How do you pronounce l' épaule?
Say épaule keeping in mind that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; é is a short, closed "ay". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' épaule masculine or feminine?
l' épaule is feminine. l' épaule is feminine. Its plural is épaules.
How is l' épaule used in French?
l' épaule is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il portait le sac sur une épaule. (He carried the bag on one shoulder.).
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