Narines (en. Nostrils)

/na.ʁin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The nostrils are the external openings of the nasal cavities.

She breathes deeply through the nostrils.

Elle respire profondément par les narines.

Each nostril allows air to enter the respiratory system.

The nostrils expand when one exerts physical effort.

Les narines se dilatent lorsque l'on fait un effort physique.

The nostrils can also be sensitive to allergens.

He often scratches his nose because of pollen irritating his nostrils.

Il se gratte souvent le nez à cause des pollens qui irritent ses narines.

The word 'narines' comes from the Latin 'narina', which means 'nostril'.

to have a runny nose

means that mucus is flowing from the nostrils.

avoir le nez qui coule

to pinch one’s nose

means to block the nostrils to avoid smelling an unpleasant odor.

se pincer le nez

to breathe through the nostrils

means to inhale air through the nasal openings.

respirer par les narines

nose

Organ of smell and respiration, located in the middle of the face.

nez

blood vessel

A tube through which blood circulates, present in large quantities in the nostrils.

vaisseau sanguin

scent

Sensation perceived by the nose, often related to volatile substances.

odeur

To get one's finger in the nose

Nothing is easier than solving this problem, it's a piece of cake, it's like getting a finger in the nose.

Rien n'est plus facile que de résoudre ce problème, c'est du gâteau, c'est se faire un doigt dans le nez.

To be smelly

He really needs to wash, he is smelly.

Il a vraiment besoin de se laver, il est à l'odeur.