noun

le doigt

finger

C'est une partie de la main qui sert à toucher, tenir ou attraper des objets.

Word: doigt

Language: French

Meaning:

The French word "doigt" translates to "finger" in English.

It refers to one of the five digits on the human hand.
Additionally, in some contexts, "doigt" can refer to a digit on the foot as well, though more commonly "orteil" is used for toes.

Parts:

It is a masculine noun: un doigt (a finger).
Plural: des doigts (fingers).

Usage Example:

Il a coupé son doigt en cuisinant.
(He cut his finger while cooking.)

Synonyms:

phalange (phalanx) – refers more anatomically to finger bones but can be used in formal or medical contexts.

Antonyms:

There isn't a direct antonym for "doigt" as it is a specific physical part.

Additional Note - Figurative Uses:

The word "doigt" can be used figuratively to describe a "small amount" or "hint" of something — ex: "un doigt de vin" means a small measure of wine.
Expressions with "doigt" include:
- Avoir un doigté - to have skill or finesse (literally "to have a finger").
- Mettre le doigt sur - to pinpoint or identify something.

Summary:

"Doigt" means "finger," a fundamental part of the human hand, used literally and figuratively in French. It is masculine, with plural "doigts," and important in numerous expressions.