hanches
The English phrase "hips" is translated into French as hanches.
hanches refers to the area of the body located below the waist and above the thighs. When discussing the hip region as a whole, you may see the phrase Région des hanches used.
How does it change in a sentence?
hanches is the plural form of the feminine noun hanche, which means "hip". Because it is a feminine noun, any accompanying adjectives must agree. For example, the adjective for large becomes larges when describing them.
Did you know?
- When describing a person's 'sway' or movement of the hanches, French writers often use the verb onduler, which means 'to ripple' like water.
- In the world of classical French ballet, the precise control of the hanches to maintain a vertical center is known as l'aplomb.
- In a medical or artistic context, French uses bassin to describe the structural pelvic bowl, treating it as a 'basin' rather than using hanches.
Examples in context
- Tu as de belles hanches.You've got nice hips.This sentence is useful for expressing a compliment about someone's hanches.Tatoeba #12709339 by felix63, translation #12886309 by rul
- Il posa ses mains sur ses hanches.He placed his hands on his hips.This sentence is useful for describing the action of placing hands on one's hanches.Tatoeba #9714657 by lbdx, translation #7385748 by CH
- Marie ondule des hanches pour attirer le regard concupiscent des hommes.Mary undulates her hips to attract the lustful gaze of men.This sentence is useful for describing a movement of the hanches.Tatoeba #2961820 by nimfeo, translation #6833261 by Eccles17
- J'ai mal aux hanches.I have hip pain.
- L'exercice est excellent pour la région des hanches.The exercise is great for the hip region.
- Bouge ton popotin !Move your hips/buttocks!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are shopping for clothes.
- ManonCe pantalon est trop serré au niveau des hanches.These pants are too tight around the hips.
- NathanTu devrais prendre une taille au-dessus.You should take one size up.
- ManonC'est vrai, mes hanches sont un peu larges pour ce modèle.It's true, my hips are a bit wide for this model.
- NathanEssaie celui-ci, il a l'air plus confortable.Try this one, it looks more comfortable.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
