Jambe (en. Leg)

/ʒɑ̃b/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Lower limb between the knee and the ankle.

Example Sentence: He broke his leg while playing football.

Il s'est cassé la jambe en jouant au football.

Definition: Part of a piece of furniture or support.

Example Sentence: This table has a leg made of carved wood.

Cette table a une jambe en bois sculpté.

Definition: Refers to a part of the body that resembles a leg.

Example Sentence: The iron leg of the armchair is very elegant.

La jambe de fer du fauteuil est très élégante.

Etymology Origin: From the Latin 'gamba', which means 'leg'.

Phrase: to have a leg in plaster

Meaning: To be in plaster, usually after an injury.

avoir une jambe dans le plâtre

Phrase: to cool down the legs

Meaning: To rest the legs, often after exertion.

mettre les jambes au frais

Phrase: to get tired legs

Meaning: To get tired by walking or running.

se faire des jambes

Related Word: knee

Description: Joint that connects the thigh to the leg.

genou

Related Word: ankle

Description: Joint between the leg and the foot.

cheville

Related Word: thigh

Description: Upper part of the leg.

cuisse

Slang Meaning: To have champion legs

Example: She really has champion legs after her race.

Elle a vraiment des jambes de champion après sa course.

Slang Meaning: Wooden leg

Example: He moves like a wooden leg after injuring himself.

Il se déplace comme une jambe de bois après s'être blessé.