Torso Body Parts in French

These words help you talk about different parts of the torso in French.

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Glossary · French

01
Poitrine[pwa-treen]
Chest
02
Ventre[von-tr]
Stomach
03
Dos[do]
Back
04
Côté[ko-tay]
Side
05
Épaules[ay-pohl]
Shoulders
06
Clavicule[kla-vee-kul]
Collarbone
07
Cou[koo]
Neck
08
Côtes[koht]
Ribs
09
Taille[tie]
Waist

Torso Body Parts in French — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

J'ai mal au dos après le travail.
I have a backache after work.
Elle a de belles épaules.
She has beautiful shoulders.
Le médecin a touché ma poitrine.
The doctor touched my chest.
Il a une douleur au ventre ce matin.
He has a stomach ache this morning.
Je porte un collier autour du cou.
I wear a necklace around my neck.
Les côtes protègent les organes importants.
The ribs protect important organs.