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.
"The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve."
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noun Courage or boldness, especially in a difficult or risky situation.
"It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting."
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noun Nervousness or anxious tension, especially before something stressful (often plural: "nerves").
"His nerves were shot before the final exam."
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verb To give someone courage or strength to face something difficult.
"He nerved himself for the difficult conversation ahead."
nerve in a sentence
- The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve.
- It took a lot of nerve to speak up in that meeting.
- She finally found the nerve to ask for a raise.
- His nerves were shot before the final exam.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
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: "The surgeon worked carefully to avoid damaging the nerve." 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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