A1 noun Neutre #3,257 le plus courant

chest

/tʃest/

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

Exemples

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1

He felt a sharp pain in his chest while he was running.

He felt a sharp pain in his chest while he was running.

2

The patient's chest X-ray showed no signs of infection.

The patient's chest X-ray showed no signs of infection.

3

My chest is really sore after that workout yesterday.

My chest is really sore after that workout yesterday.

Famille de mots

Nom
chest
Verb
chest
Adjectif
chesty
Apparenté
chestful
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Astuce mémo

Think of a Treasure Chest. Your heart and lungs are your body's treasures, and your 'chest' is the box that protects them.

Quiz rapide

The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to my ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : chest

Exemples

1

He felt a sharp pain in his chest while he was running.

everyday

He felt a sharp pain in his chest while he was running.

2

The patient's chest X-ray showed no signs of infection.

formal

The patient's chest X-ray showed no signs of infection.

3

My chest is really sore after that workout yesterday.

informal

My chest is really sore after that workout yesterday.

4

The rib cage provides structural support and protection for the chest cavity.

academic

The rib cage provides structural support and protection for the chest cavity.

5

Employees must wear protective gear to prevent injuries to the chest area.

business

Employees must wear protective gear to prevent injuries to the chest area.

Famille de mots

Nom
chest
Verb
chest
Adjectif
chesty
Apparenté
chestful

Collocations courantes

chest pain chest pain
chest infection chest infection
chest x-ray chest x-ray
treasure chest treasure chest
chest of drawers chest of drawers

Phrases Courantes

get something off one's chest

to talk about something that has been worrying you

keep your cards close to your chest

to keep your plans or ideas secret

chest out

standing in a way that shows confidence or pride

Souvent confondu avec

chest vs breast

Breast usually refers to the mammary glands or specifically the female anatomy, while chest is a general term for the whole upper torso.

chest vs stomach

The chest is the upper part of the torso (with the heart), while the stomach is the lower part (with the digestive organs).

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Notes d'usage

In a medical context, 'chest' is used to describe the area related to breathing and the heart. It can also refer to a large wooden box for storage.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'breast' when they mean 'chest' in a general medical sense. Remember that 'chest' is the neutral term for the entire rib area.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a Treasure Chest. Your heart and lungs are your body's treasures, and your 'chest' is the box that protects them.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'cest', which came from the Latin 'cista', meaning a box or basket.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: chests Often used with 'in the' or 'on the' (e.g., 'a pain in the chest')
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, a 'broad chest' is often associated with physical strength or masculinity.

Quiz rapide

The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to my ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : chest

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finger

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stomach

A1

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toe

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