How do you say "Your chest." in French?

"Your chest." in French is "Votre poitrine.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Votre poitrine." mean in English?

"Votre poitrine." means "Your chest." in English.

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How to Say ‘Your chest.’ in French

Votre poitrine.

voh-truh pwah-treen

[voh-truh pwah-treen]

Phrase Breakdown

Votre

[voh-truh]

your

formal or plural possessive adjective used before a singular noun

Example

Votre livre est ouvert.

Your book is open.

poitrine

[pwah-treen]

chest

the front upper part of the body; can also refer to the bust

Example

Il respire profondément en gonflant la poitrine.

He breathes deeply, expanding his chest.

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