Doigts (en. Fingers)
/dwa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Each of the five tactile appendages of the hand.
She has agile fingers that excel in music.
Elle a des doigts agiles qui excellent dans la musique.
Part of the hand that allows for grasping.
The sculptor's fingers glow with creativity.
Les doigts du sculpteur s'illuminent de créativité.
Enables touching and grasping objects.
Her fingers were covered in paint.
Ses doigts étaient couverts de peinture.
Etymology
The word 'doigt' comes from the Latin 'digitus', meaning 'finger' or 'digit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have dexterity
to have finesse or skill in a task.
avoir du doigté
to pick your nose
to act with great ease.
mettre les doigts dans le nez
to point
to show or indicate something.
tendre le doigt
Related Words
hand
Terminal organ of the upper limb, which includes the fingers.
main
pulp
The fleshy and tender part of each finger.
pulpe
claw
From an animal, a sharp tip that can also refer to nails.
griffe
Slang Meanings
Fingers that linger
He has fingers that are always poking around, constantly searching.
Il a des doigts qui traînent partout, toujours en train de fouiller.
Fairy fingers
With her fairy fingers, she creates beautiful jewelry.
Avec ses doigts de fée, elle crée de magnifiques bijoux.