bosom

• Nom désignant la région de la poitrine humaine, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour évoquer un lieu de sentiments intimes, de secrets ou de proximité protectrice.

A noun referring to the chest or breast area of a person, often used metaphorically to denote a place of intimate feelings, secrets, or protective closeness.

1. Chest or breastB2formal

   The front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach, especially a woman's breasts.

   Poitrine

   • She held the baby close to her bosom.
   • He felt a warmth spread across his bosom.
   • The dress was adorned with lace across the bosom.

   Synonymesbreastbustchest

   Antonymesback

2. Cloth covering the chestB2formal

   The part of a garment that covers the chest or breasts.

   Partie du vêtement couvrant la poitrine

   • The shirt had a pocket on the bosom.
   • She pinned a brooch to the bosom of her dress.
   • The tailor adjusted the fit around the bosom.

   Synonymesbodicebreastchest

3. Place of secret thoughtsC1formal

   The chest considered as the place where private thoughts and feelings are kept.

   For intérieur

   • He kept his deepest fears locked in his bosom.
   • She confided her secret to her bosom friend.
   • The truth lay hidden in his bosom for years.

   Synonymesbreastheartsoul

4. Close affectionate acceptanceC1formal

   A state of being warmly and protectively accepted or embraced.

   Sein (sens figuré)

   • The family took the orphan into their bosom.
   • He was welcomed into the bosom of the community.
   • She found comfort in the bosom of her family.

   Synonymesaffectioncareembracehavenprotectionrefugeshelterwarmth

5. Locus of feelings and intuitionsC1formal

   The center of emotions, intuitions, and inner feelings.

   Siège des sentiments

   • A sense of unease stirred in his bosom.
   • Her bosom swelled with pride at his achievement.
   • The decision came from the depths of his bosom.

   Synonymesbreastcentercoreheartsoul

6. Woman's breastB2formalmedical

   Either of the two soft, fleshy, milk-secreting glands on the chest of a woman.

   Sein

   • The mother nursed her baby at her bosom.
   • She felt a lump in her bosom and went to the doctor.
   • The painting depicted a woman with a child at her bosom.

   Synonymesboobbreastbustchestknockertit

• Verbe littéraire ou archaïque signifiant étreindre, chérir ou serrer contre son cœur, souvent employé dans un contexte poétique ou biblique.

An archaic or literary verb meaning to embrace, cherish, or hold close to the heart, often used in poetic or biblical contexts.

1. Conceal or keep closeC1formal

   To hide or keep something securely against one's chest or in a private place.

   Cacher contre soi, garder secret

   • She bosomed the precious letter inside her coat.
   • He bosomed the small treasure, keeping it safe from prying eyes.
   • The child bosomed the kitten, protecting it from the cold.

   Synonymescherishharbornurseshelter

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealuncover

2. Embrace or hug tightlyC1formal

   To hold someone closely and tightly in one's arms, usually as a sign of affection.

   Étreindre

   • The mother bosomed her child after a long separation.
   • He bosomed his friend in a warm greeting.
   • They bosomed each other, sharing a moment of deep comfort.

   Synonymesclaspcuddleembraceenfoldhugpresssqueeze