English–French

“arm” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁa/

Example

Il a des bras musclés.

He has muscular arms.

Illustration for bras (arm)

How to say “arm” in French

“Arm” in French is bras.

A strong, movable limb reaching from the shoulder toward the hand, with the same branching shape in an object or river.

Full entry for bras: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bras

Il a pris le bébé dans ses bras.

He took the baby into his arms.

Tips for using bras

  • The final s in bras is silent, so bras and the plural des bras have the same pronunciation.

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