English–French
“shoulder” in French
How to say “shoulder” in French
“Shoulder” in French is épaule.
The shoulder as a connected area of joint, muscle, and flesh at the top of the arm.
Example sentences with épaule
Elle s'est appuyée sur mon épaule pendant le trajet.
She leaned on my shoulder during the journey.
Tips for using épaule
- French distinguishes the general area épaule from the shoulder blade, which is called l'omoplate when that bone is meant.