No. 7,090 in French
menton
Chin.
In a sentence
Il a un menton carré qui lui donne un air déterminé.
He has a square chin that gives him a determined look.
Here, 'menton' refers to the physical chin of a person, describing its shape as square and implying a certain aesthetic or character trait.
Elle caressait doucement son menton tout en réfléchissant.
She gently stroked her chin while thinking.
In this sentence, 'menton' again refers to the physical chin, but it is in the context of an action (stroking) associated with deep thought or consideration.
Le menton relevé, il semblait prêt à affronter tous les défis.
With his chin raised, he seemed ready to face any challenge.
Here, 'menton' is used metaphorically as part of a phrase describing posture and attitude, symbolizing confidence or readiness.
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