jambe
leg
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʒɑ̃b/
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Cultural Note
'Prendre ses jambes à son cou' (to take one's legs to one's neck) means to run away fast. 'Ça me fait une belle jambe' is an ironic expression meaning 'a lot of good that does me.'
📝 Example Sentences
Elle s'est cassé la jambe en skiant.
She broke her leg while skiing.
J'ai les jambes lourdes ce soir.
My legs feel heavy tonight.