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.