noun
English to French Dictionary

ribs Meaning in French (ribs signification en français)

côtes
côtes in English:ribs
Phonetic:kot
Plural: ribs
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de ribs en français est côtes. (Os courbes formant la cage thoracique, protégeant des organes tels que le cœur et les poumons.)

Definitions of Ribs

  1. 1
    noun
    côtes

    The curved bones that form the cage of the upper part of the body, protecting organs such as the heart and lungs.

    Os courbes formant la cage thoracique, protégeant des organes tels que le cœur et les poumons.

Example Sentences

casual

“He broke two of his ribs in the accident.”

Il s'est cassé deux côtes dans l'accident.

medical

“The doctor examined the patient's ribs for any fractures.”

Le médecin a examiné les côtes du patient pour détecter d'éventuelles fractures.

Inflected Word Forms

nounrib
adjectiveribbed

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stick to your ribsidiom

Describes food that is very filling and satisfying.

tickle someone's ribsidiom

To make someone laugh heartily.