How do you say "The child pose" in French?

"The child pose" in French is "La posture de l'enfant". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘The child pose’ in French

Q: What does "La posture de l'enfant" mean in English?

"La posture de l'enfant" means "The child pose" in English. Usage tip: [L'] in [l'enfant] is just [le] or [la] shortened before a vowel, and it can't stand alone. The full shape comes back before a consonant: [le chien], [la posture].

La posture de l'enfant

lah pohs-TYOOR duh l ahn-FAHN

[lah pohs-TYOOR duh l ahn-FAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: [L'] in [l'enfant] is just [le] or [la] shortened before a vowel, and it can't stand alone. The full shape comes back before a consonant: [le chien], [la posture].

Phrase Breakdown

[lah]

the

Feminine singular definite article used before posture.

Example

La posture de l'enfant est reposante.

The child's pose is restful.

posture

[pohs-TYOOR]

posture

A yoga pose or body position.

Example

Cette posture aide à se détendre.

This posture helps you relax.

[duh]

A preposition linking posture to child in the pose name.

Example

Le nom de cette posture est simple.

The name of this posture is simple.

[l]

the

Shortened form of the feminine or masculine article before a vowel; here before enfant.

Example

L'enfant participe au cours.

The child takes part in the class.

enfant

[ahn-FAHN]

child

A noun meaning child; here it appears in the yoga pose name child's pose.

Example

L'enfant imite la posture facilement.

The child imitates the pose easily.

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