la
/fɛs/
Translation
buttock, backside
Word origin
From Latin fissa ('a cleft, a split'), the feminine past participle of findere ('to split'). English 'fissure' and 'fission' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fissa
- English cognates
- fissure, fission
Grammar
Examples
.
He slipped and fell on his backside.
L' piqûre .
The nurse gives the injection in the buttock.
.
The muscles of the buttock work when you climb stairs.
- , .
Sit properly on both cheeks, not on the edge of the chair.
aux .
These trousers are too tight around the backside.
Where this fits
Add to review queue
Track this word in your spaced-repetition queue and be tested on it at the right interval.
Go to my review queueFrench · Free printables
fesse: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the French word "fesse" (buttock, backside): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
Free for members
The printable worksheets, infographics and PDFs are free with an account. Start a free week and download as many as you like.
Start your free weekThis word is part of lesson 30.