clavicule
The French word for collarbone is clavicule.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun clavicule is feminine and is used with the definite article la.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of clavicule means 'little key'. This refers to the bone's shape and its role in 'locking' the shoulder to the chest.
- The Latin root of clavicule is also found in the French word clavier, which refers to a piano keyboard.
- In French, the term clavicule is used both in common speech and in strict medical contexts. Unlike English, which sometimes uses 'collarbone' and 'clavicle' to distinguish lay and professional speech, French uses the same word for both.
Examples in context
- Je me suis cassé la clavicule.I broke my collarbone.This sentence is useful for saying you broke your clavicule.Tatoeba #9774062 by lbdx, translation #9208642 by CK
- Il s'est déboîté la clavicule en jouant.He dislocated his collarbone while playing.This sentence is useful for saying someone dislocated their clavicule while playing.Tatoeba #9774068 by lbdx, translation #1047634 by Parmeet
- Après avoir chuté, il s'est fracturé la clavicule droite.After falling, he fractured his right collarbone.
- J'ai remarqué une bosse sur ma clavicule gauche.I noticed a bump on my left collarbone.
- On peut voir sa clavicule.You can see her collarbone.
Example conversation
Chloé is talking to Lucas about her injury.
- ChloéRegarde, j'ai un bleu sur la clavicule.Look, I have a bruise on my collarbone.
- LucasC'est arrivé comment, Chloé ?How did that happen, Chloé?
- ChloéJe suis tombée en faisant du vélo.I fell while cycling.
- LucasTu devrais faire attention à ta clavicule.You should take care of your collarbone.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
