English–French

“hip” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʃ/

Example

J'ai mal à la hanche quand je monte les escaliers.

My hip hurts when I climb the stairs.

Illustration for hanche (hip)

How to say “hip” in French

“Hip” in French is hanche.

The rounded side of the body around the connection between the torso and the thigh.

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

Example sentences with hanche

Il a consulté le médecin à cause d'une douleur à la hanche.

He consulted the doctor because of hip pain.

Tips for using hanche

  • The plural les hanches commonly refers to the width or shape of the hips, while the singular often names one painful joint.

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