How is the word épaule translated from French to English

English translation
Shoulder
noun

L'articulation où le bras rejoint le corps.

The joint where the arm meets the body.

Examples with “épaule”

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  • Il portait le sac sur l'épaule gauche. — He carried the bag on his left shoulder.

  • Nous nous sommes arrêtés sur le bas-côté pour changer la roue. — We pulled over onto the shoulder to change the tire.

  • Elle a assumé la faute pour toute l'équipe. — She shouldered the blame for the whole team.

  • Mes épaules me font mal après une journée au clavier. — My shoulders ache after a day at the keyboard.

  • Le bas-côté était trop étroit pour le camion. — The shoulder was too narrow for the truck.

  • Qui va assumer les coûts supplémentaires ? — Who will shoulder the extra costs?

  • Ton épaule te fait-elle encore mal quand tu lèves le bras ? — Does your shoulder still hurt when you lift your arm?

  • Est-il permis de se garer sur le bas-côté ici ? — Is it legal to park on the shoulder here?

  • Les petits commerces assument l'essentiel du risque. — Small shops shoulder most of the risk.

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