bras /bʁˈa/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "arms".

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Source term
arms
Translation
bras
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form bras
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural bras
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le bras
Examples
C'est le bras.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Elle a tenu le bébé doucement dans ses bras pendant des heures.

English: She held the baby gently in her arms for hours.

B2 · bodyMechanics

Il s'est étiré en levant les bras au-dessus de la tête après le long vol.

English: He stretched his arms above his head after the long flight.

B2 · bodyMechanics

Ses bras étaient fatigués d'avoir porté les lourds sacs de courses.

English: Her arms were tired from carrying the heavy shopping bags.

B2 · bodyMechanics

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