English–French
“bone” in French
How to say “bone” in French
“Bone” in French is os.
A pale, rigid support running through the body and forming a protective structure around vital organs.
Example sentences with os
Il s'est cassé un os en tombant.
He broke a bone when he fell.
Tips for using os
- The final s is pronounced in the singular, as in un os, but the plural os is usually pronounced like the vowel in 'oh'.
Other French words for “bone”
On a trouvé des ossements dans la grotte.
Bones were found in the cave.
Enlève les arêtes avant de manger le poisson.
Remove the bones before eating the fish.