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Parts of the Body in French

Discover the fascinating world of the human body in French with our grade 4-6 kids' resource. Learn the names of different body parts, from head to toe, in a fun and interactive way.

In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about different parts of the body in French. Understanding these terms will help you communicate about your body and describe any discomfort or injury. Let's get started!

Basic Parts of the Body

  • La tête (lah tet) - Head
  • Les cheveux (lay shev-uh) - Hair
  • Les yeux (lay yuh) - Eyes
  • Le nez (luh nay) - Nose
  • La bouche (lah boosh) - Mouth
  • Les oreilles (lay oh-ray) - Ears
  • Les bras (lay brah) - Arms
  • Les mains (lay man) - Hands
  • Les jambes (lay zhamb) - Legs
  • Les pieds (lay pyay) - Feet

Additional Body Parts


  • Le cou (luh koo) - Neck
  • Le dos (luh doh) - Back
  • Le ventre (luh vahn-truh) - Stomach
  • Le cœur (luh kur) - Heart
  • Les épaules (lay ay-pool) - Shoulders
  • Les genoux (lay zuh-noo) - Knees
  • Les chevilles (lay she-veel) - Ankles
  • Les doigts (lay dwah) - Fingers
  • Les orteils (lay ohr-twal) - Toes

Expressions and Phrases


  • J'ai mal à la tête. (Zh-ay mahl ah lah tet) - I have a headache.
  • Je me suis cassé le bras. (Zhuh muh swee kah-say luh brah) - I broke my arm.
  • J'ai les yeux bleus. (Zh-ay lay yuh bluh) - I have blue eyes.
  • J'ai mal au ventre. (Zh-ay mahl oh vahn-truh) - I have a stomach ache.
  • J'ai froid aux pieds. (Zh-ay frwah oh pyay) - My feet are cold.

Body Parts Practice

Let's practice using the French body parts. Describe any discomfort or injury you might have using the vocabulary we've learned. For example:

  • J'ai mal aux genoux. (Zh-ay mahl oh zuh-noo) - My knees hurt.
  • Je me suis coupé le doigt. (Zhuh muh swee koo-pay luh dwah) - I cut my finger.

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