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    Jambes (en. Legs)

    [ʒɑ̃b]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Parts of the human body, extending from the hips to the feet.
    She ran so fast that her legs hurt.
    Elle a couru si vite qu'elle a eu mal aux jambes.
    Limbs of certain animals equivalent to human legs.
    The legs of this dog look like human legs.
    Les pattes de ce chien ressemblent à des jambes.
    In dance vocabulary, movements are often designated by the condition of the legs.
    Ballet requires very flexible legs.
    Le ballet nécessite des jambes très flexibles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gamba' meaning 'leg'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have jelly legs
    To be tired or unstable.
    avoir les jambes en coton
    to cut one's legs out from under oneself
    To put oneself in a disadvantaged position.
    se couper les jambes
    to do legwork
    To exercise one's legs by walking or running.
    faire des jambes

    Related Words

    leg-related
    Pertaining to the legs.
    jambier
    leg trip
    A leg movement, often used in martial arts.
    jambette
    legwork
    A part of architecture similar to a leg.
    jambage

    Slang Meanings

    wooden legs
    After that hike, I have wooden legs.
    Après cette randonnée, j'ai des jambes de bois.
    bamboo
    He hates sports, he says his legs look like bamboo.
    Il déteste le sport, il dit que ses jambes ressemblent à du bambou.
    legs
    Look how fast he runs, he has gazelle legs.
    Regarde comme il court vite, il a des pattes de gazelle.