poitrine

British  

/ ˌpwaˈtrɪːn /

noun

1. a woman's bosom

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Etymology

Origin of poitrine

French, literally: breast, chest

Example Sentences

Ces hommes, ainsi cach�s sous leurs v�tements, se prosternent la face contre terre, et se frappent la poitrine.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

I had wished for some years to say this, I am glad d'avoir d�barrass� ma poitrine de �a.

From A Christmas Garland by Beerbohm, Max, Sir

Boultby, in short, was in his glory, and in a round, sound voix de poitrine he rumbled out thanks for attentions and assurances of his tolerable health.

From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte

Les hommes en particulier devaient avoir une poitrine large et bomb�e, un torse puissant, des membres muscl�s.

From Six Centuries of Painting by Davies, Randall

Ung petit enfant de terre cuyte, tenant sa main senestre sur sa poitrine, dormant.

From The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria by Tremayne, Eleanor E.