English–French
“breast” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛ̃/
Example
Le bébé cherche le sein de sa mère.
The baby is looking for its mother's breast.
How to say “breast” in French
“Breast” in French is sein.
A breast at the front of the body that serves as a model for the inner part of a larger whole.
Example sentences with sein
La mère a décidé de donner le sein à son bébé.
The mother decided to breastfeed her baby.
Tips for using sein
- Au sein de is a fixed phrase meaning 'within' or 'among', while sein alone does not carry that prepositional meaning.