seins
The English phrase "boobies" can be translated into French as seins or nichons.
If you are looking for a closer equivalent to the English slang terms "boobies" or "tits", you should use nichons.
Which one should you use?
seins is the neutral, standard term, whereas nichons is a slang term, similar to the English "boobies".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
nichons is categorized as slang.
Did you know?
- The slang term nichons comes from the word nicher, which means 'to nest'. It creates a visual metaphor comparing the breasts to a bird's nest.
- In French, the word sein is used in the phrase au sein de, which means 'within' or 'at the heart of' an organization. In this context, it has nothing to do with anatomy.
- In French, the word mamelles refers to the 'udders' of animals like cows, and using it to describe a woman's breasts is considered extremely insulting and dehumanizing.
Examples in context
- Elle a de beaux nichonsShe has beautiful boobies
- Elle adore mettre en valeur ses lolosShe loves highlighting her boobies
Example conversation
A couple is shopping for clothes together.
- LucasCette robe met bien en valeur tes seins.This dress highlights your breasts well.
- ManonMerci, je trouve qu'elle me va très bien.Thanks, I think it suits me very well.
- LucasC'est vrai, tu es magnifique avec ça.It's true, you look magnificent in that.
- ManonJe vais l'acheter alors !I'll buy it then!
