🇫🇷 How to say

“back” in French

dos
Illustration of "back" in a French cultural setting
A person is sitting on a park bench, leaning back comfortably against the wooden slats. Their back is straight and relax…

Usage note

Dos refers to the back of the body, from the neck to the waist. It’s a simple, everyday word you can use to talk about posture, pain, or carrying things.

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