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    Cheville (en. Ankle)

    /ʃə.vij/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Joint that connects the foot to the leg.
    He twisted his ankle when he fell.
    Il s'est tordu la cheville en tombant.
    Piece of wood or metal inserted in two pieces to hold them together.
    The dowel was used to secure the two boards.
    La cheville a été utilisée pour fixer les deux planches.
    Supports of leather, canvas, or metal of a shoe.
    The pegs of his shoes were worn out.
    Les chevilles de ses chaussures étaient usées.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cavilla', derived from 'cavus' meaning 'hollow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keystone
    A person essential to a functioning or a process.
    cheville ouvrière
    on par with
    Refers to something that cannot be compared to something else.
    à la cheville de
    to twist one's ankle
    To feel pain or discomfort.
    se retourner la cheville

    Related Words

    wooden dowel
    Wooden bolt used to assemble constructions.
    cheville de bois
    plastic dowel
    Piece used to secure objects in a wall.
    cheville plastique
    expansion dowel
    Fixing device that expands in a hole.
    cheville à expansion

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a clumsy person.
    He is really clumsy, he falls all the time.
    Il est vraiment cheville, il tombe tout le temps.
    To care little about something.
    He doesn't care, it's nothing to him.
    Il s'en fout, c'est cheville pour lui.