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    Doigt (en. Finger)

    /dwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The finger is one of the extensible parts of the hand.
    He raised his finger to signal his presence.
    Il a levé le doigt pour signaler sa présence.
    Each segment of the end of a limb.
    She hurt her finger while cutting bread.
    Elle s'est blessée le doigt en coupant du pain.
    A certain number of fingers used for counting.
    He used his fingers to count to ten.
    Il a utilisé ses doigts pour compter jusqu'à dix.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'digitus', which means 'finger' or 'digit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give the finger
    To show insolence or contempt.
    donner le doigt
    to have a finger in one's eye
    To be seriously mistaken or to be in error.
    avoir un doigt dans l'œil
    to give someone the finger
    To display an insulting gesture with the finger.
    faire un doigt

    Related Words

    fingered
    Characteristic of having fingers.
    doigté
    digital
    Related to fingers or digits.
    digitaux
    thumb
    The opposable finger that is broader and shorter.
    pouce

    Slang Meanings

    Shows contempt.
    He gave me the finger.
    Il m'a fait un doigt.
    Obscene gesture.
    To give the finger angrily.
    Faire un doigt en colère.