noun
la jambe
leg
C'est la partie du corps qui va de la hanche au pied et qui sert à marcher ou courir.
Word: jambe
Meaning:
In French, "jambe" means leg in English.
Explanation:
- It refers to the part of the human body that extends from the hip to the foot.
- More specifically, anatomically, the "jambe" can be taken as the lower part of the leg below the knee (shin and calf), but in everyday language it usually means the entire leg.
- It can occasionally be used metaphorically in idiomatic expressions related to movement or position of the leg.
Parts:
- The word "jambe" is a feminine noun (la jambe).
Synonyms:
- "Membre inférieur" (more technical/scientific, meaning lower limb)
- "Patte" (for animals, meaning leg or paw)
Antonyms:
- While there is no true "opposite" for "leg," concepts like "bras" (arm) denote another limb but not an antonym.
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Examples
Elle s'est fait mal à la jambe.noun
She hurt her leg.
Ma jambe me fait mal.noun
My leg hurts.
Ses jambes sont longues.noun
Her legs are long.
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