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    Legs (en. Legacy)

    /lɛg/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lower limb that extends from the hip to the ankle.
    She has beautiful legs.
    Elle a de belles jambes.
    Twenty from the lower part of the body, serving for locomotion.
    He runs swiftly on his legs.
    Il court avec agilité sur ses jambes.
    Extension of an object providing support.
    The table has wooden legs.
    La table a des jambes en bois.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'leg', derived from Latin 'lex'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have legs made of cotton
    To feel so tired that one can no longer walk.
    avoir les jambes en coton
    crossed legs
    Seated position where the legs are layered over one another.
    jambes croisées
    to get on one's feet
    To become autonomous or independent.
    se mettre sur ses jambes

    Related Words

    legs
    Lower limbs of the body.
    jambes
    knees
    Joints of the legs.
    genoux
    ankles
    Joints at the level of the feet.
    chevilles

    Slang Meanings

    Beautiful legs.
    She has legs to die for.
    Elle a des jambes de rêve.
    Leg fatigue.
    After the race, my legs feel like felt.
    Après la course, j'ai les jambes en feutre.