elbow in French
elbow in French is coude, coup de coude, jouer des coudes — elbow means the joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
elbow in French
coude
coup de coude
A hit, strike, or blow with the elbow.
jouer des coudes
(transitive) To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
coude
(transitive) To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
What does "elbow" mean?
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noun The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
"He scraped his elbow when he fell off his bike."
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noun A sharp bend or angled section, such as in a pipe, road, or piece of furniture.
"The plumber replaced the rusted elbow joint under the sink."
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verb To push or shove using the elbow, often to force a way through a crowd.
"He elbowed his way to the front of the queue."
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elbow in a sentence
- He scraped his elbow when he fell off his bike.
- She leaned on the table with her elbows.
- The plumber replaced the rusted elbow joint under the sink.
- He elbowed his way to the front of the queue.
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What is "elbow" in French?
"elbow" in French is coude, coup de coude, jouer des coudes. elbow means: The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
How do you use "elbow" in a sentence?
Example: "He scraped his elbow when he fell off his bike." In French, "elbow" is coude, coup de coude, jouer des coudes.
Are there other ways to say "elbow" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "elbow": coude, coup de coude, jouer des coudes.
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