English–French

“humerus” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ymeʁys/

Example

Je me suis cassé l'humérus.

I broke my humerus.

Illustration for humérus (humerus)

How to say “humerus” in French

“Humerus” in French is humérus.

A sturdy upper-arm strut linking the shoulder blade to the elbow.

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

Example sentences with humérus

Après la chute, il a ressenti une douleur au niveau de l'humérus.

After the fall, he felt pain around his humerus.

Tips for using humérus

  • In everyday French, bras often names the whole upper limb, while humérus specifically names its main bone.

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