la paume
palm
C'est la partie intérieure de la main, entre les doigts et le poignet.
The French word "paume" primarily refers to:
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The palm of the hand — the inner part of the hand between the fingers and the wrist.
- Example: Il a une blessure à la paume (He has a wound on the palm).
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In certain contexts, "paume" can also refer to the flat surface of some objects or parts (e.g., the palm of a leaf or a flat area).
Synonyms and differences:
- Main: Refers to the whole hand, including the back and the palm.
- Paume: Specifically the inside part of the hand.
- Surface: More general word meaning any flat top or face; does not specifically relate to the body.
In summary, "paume" is a anatomical term meaning the palm of the hand, distinct from "main" which means the entire hand.
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Examples
Mon frère observe la paume de sa main attentivement.noun
My brother is observing the palm of his hand attentively.
Le médecin examine la paume du patient pour détecter une blessure.noun
The doctor examines the palm of the patient to detect an injury.
Le vieux sage lit les lignes tracées sur la paume du voyageur.noun
The old sage reads the lines traced on the traveler's palm.
Elle tient une pièce dans sa paume.noun
She holds a coin in her palm.
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