shoulder

US /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈʃoʊl.dɚ/
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1.

épaule

the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm

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He carried the bag on his shoulder.
Il portait le sac sur son épaule.
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She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.
Elle lui a tapé sur l'épaule pour attirer son attention.
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upper arm jointscapula area
2.

bas-côté, accotement

the part of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

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The car pulled over to the shoulder of the road.
La voiture s'est garée sur le bas-côté de la route.
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It's dangerous to drive on the shoulder.
Il est dangereux de rouler sur le bas-côté.
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roadsidevergehard shoulder
1.

épauler, assumer

to put something on one's shoulder or shoulders

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He shouldered his rifle and continued walking.
Il épaula son fusil et continua de marcher.
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She shouldered the heavy burden with determination.
Elle assuma le lourd fardeau avec détermination.
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carrybeartake onassume
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shoulder to shouldershoulder bladeround-shoulderedshoulder-lengthshoulder bagshoulder padsoft shoulder