noun
le cou
neck
C'est la partie du corps qui relie la tête au reste du corps.
Word: cou
Language: French
Meaning:
"Cou" in French means "neck" in English.
It refers to:
- The part of the body between the head and the shoulders.
- It can also be used metaphorically in various expressions (e.g., avoir un coup de cou meaning to have a stiff neck or brûler le cou meaning to overwork or stress the neck area).
Parts:
- Pronunciation: /ku/
- It's a masculine noun.
- Singular: cou
- Plural: cous
Synonyms (in English):
- Neck
- Nape (specifically the back part of the neck)
Antonyms:
There isn't a direct antonym for "neck" as it refers to a specific body part. However, conceptually:
- Head (located above the neck)
- Shoulders (located below the neck)
Additional information:
- The word "cou" can appear in many French idioms or expressions related to stress, tension, or posture, such as:
- Se casser le cou — literally "to break one's neck," meaning to take great risks.
- Avoir le cou raide — to have a stiff neck.
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Examples
J'ai un foulard autour du cou.noun
I have a scarf around my neck.
Mon cou fait un peu mal.noun
My neck hurts a little.
Elle a mis de la crème sur son cou.noun
She put cream on her neck.
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