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bosom

/ˈbʊz(ə)m/

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noun

Poitrine, sein

(somewhat obsolete) The breast or chest of a human (or sometimes of another animal).

Examples :

"My grandmother gently placed a hand on my bosom to comfort me. "

Ma grand-mère a doucement posé une main sur ma poitrine pour me réconforter.

anatomy body human physiology

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noun

Cœur, sein, intimité

The seat of one's inner thoughts, feelings etc.; one's secret feelings; desire.

Examples :

"He kept his worries about the upcoming exam in his bosom, not wanting to burden his family. "

Il gardait ses inquiétudes concernant l'examen à venir dans son cœur, ne voulant pas accabler sa famille.

mind soul character emotion

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noun

Intérieur, sein

The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace.

Examples :

"The little bird found warmth and safety in the bosom of its mother's nest. "

Le petit oiseau trouva chaleur et sécurité au sein du nid de sa mère.

body part human place

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noun

Poitrine, décolleté

The part of a dress etc. covering the chest; a neckline.

Examples :

"The low bosom of her dress revealed a delicate necklace. "

Le décolleté plongeant de sa robe révélait un collier délicat.

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noun

Poitrine, seins

A woman's breast(s).

Examples :

"The baby nestled comfortably against his mother's bosom. "

Le bébé était confortablement niché contre la poitrine de sa mère.

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noun

Sein, poitrine, intérieur

Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior.

Examples :

"She always kept her favorite childhood doll safe in the bosom of her stuffed animal collection, nestled amongst the softest toys. "

Elle gardait toujours sa poupée d'enfance préférée en sécurité dans le sein de sa collection d'animaux en peluche, nichée parmi les jouets les plus doux.

body part place

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noun

Creux de l'oeil d'une meule

A depression round the eye of a millstone.

Examples :

"The miller carefully inspected the millstone's bosom to check for any damage. "

Le meunier a soigneusement inspecté le creux de l'œil de la meule pour vérifier s'il y avait des dommages.

machine part utensil architecture

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verb

Chérir, garder précieusement

To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.

Examples :

"She bosomed the stray kitten, wrapping it in her warm scarf and promising to care for it. "

Elle a chéri le chaton errant, l'enveloppant dans son écharpe chaude et promettant de s'en occuper.

emotion mind character human

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verb

Cacher, dissimuler

To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.

Examples :

"The thick fog seemed to bosom the entire town, making it difficult to see more than a few feet. "

L'épais brouillard semblait cacher toute la ville, rendant difficile de voir à plus de quelques mètres.

appearance action

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verb

Bombé, gonfler

To belly; to billow, swell or bulge.

Examples :

"The sail began to bosom out as the wind filled it, propelling the boat forward. "

La voile a commencé à se gonfler à mesure que le vent la remplissait, propulsant le bateau vers l'avant.

body appearance

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verb

Bombé, gonfler

To belly; to cause to billow, swell or bulge.

Examples :

"The strong wind bosomed the sails of the small sailboat, making them swell outward dramatically. "

Le vent fort a gonflé les voiles du petit voilier, les faisant se bomber vers l'extérieur de façon spectaculaire.

body appearance

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adjective

Intime, proche

In a very close relationship.

Examples :

"My sister and I have a bosom friend. "

Ma sœur et moi avons une amie intime.

family human character