hanche
hip
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɑ̃ʃ/
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Cultural Note
'Se déhancher' means to sway one's hips while walking or dancing. Hip replacement surgery ('prothèse de hanche') is one of the most common orthopedic procedures in France, fully covered by social security.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma grand-mère s'est fait opérer de la hanche.
My grandmother had hip surgery.
Elle dansait en roulant les hanches.
She danced while swaying her hips.