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biceps

bicep

noun bee-SEPS Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: From Latin 'biceps' (two-headed), referring to the two-headed muscle.

Usage Note

Biceps is spelled and pronounced the same in singular and plural in French, since the final -s is always present. Showing off one's muscles is colloquially called faire les biceps. The opposing muscle, the triceps, is le triceps in French, following the same Latin-origin pattern.

Examples

"Il gonfle ses biceps à la salle de sport."

Natural Translation

He builds up his biceps at the gym.

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