épaule

See also epaule, and êpaule

French

Etymology

Middle French espaule, from Old French espalle, from Late Latin spathula, diminutive of Latin spatha (“straight sword”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /e.pol/, X-SAMPA: /e.pol/

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• Rhymes: -ol
• Homophones: épaulent, épaules
• Hyphenation: é‧paule

Noun

épaule f (plural épaules)

1. (anatomy) shoulder

Derived terms

• épauler
• épaulette

Verb

épaule

1. first-person singular present indicative of épauler
2. third-person singular present indicative of épauler
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of épauler
4. first-person singular present subjunctive of épauler
5. second-person singular imperative of épauler