nerve in French
nerve in French is nerf, nervure, toupet — nerve means a fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
nerve in French
nerf
nervure
(botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
toupet
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
cran
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
culot
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
What does "nerve" mean?
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noun A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
"A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head."
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noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
"He lost his nerve at the top of the diving board."
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noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
"She tried deep breathing to calm her nerves before the job interview."
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verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.
"She nerved herself to dive from the high board for the first time."
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nerve in a sentence
- A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head.
- Each nerve in the hand sends tiny signals to the brain when you touch something.
- He lost his nerve at the top of the diving board.
- It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting.
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What is "nerve" in French?
"nerve" in French is nerf, nervure, toupet. nerve means: A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
How do you use "nerve" in a sentence?
Example: "A trapped nerve in her neck made it painful to turn her head." In French, "nerve" is nerf, nervure, toupet.
Are there other ways to say "nerve" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "nerve": nerf, nervure, toupet, cran, culot.
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