ongle

nail (finger/toe)

Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ɔ̃ɡl/

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Cultural Note

'Se faire les ongles' means to do one's nails. 'Vernis à ongles' is nail polish. The expression 'se battre bec et ongles' (to fight with beak and nails) means to fight tooth and nail — defending something fiercely.

📝 Example Sentences

Elle se ronge les ongles quand elle est nerveuse.

She bites her nails when she's nervous.

J'ai besoin de me couper les ongles.

I need to cut my nails.

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