Naseaux (en. Nostrils)

/nazo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Opening or cavity located on the snout of an animal, allowing for breathing.

The horse's nostrils are wide and well-opened.

Les naseaux du cheval sont larges et bien ouverts.

Terms that refer to the nose in some marine animals.

The dolphins' nostrils allow them to breathe at the surface.

Les naseaux des dauphins leur permettent de respirer à la surface.

In an informal context, sometimes refers to the airways.

He has a stuffy nose, so his nostrils are not functioning well.

Il a le nez bouché, donc ses naseaux ne fonctionnent pas bien.

Derived from Old French 'naseau', itself related to the word 'nose'.

to have one's nostrils on fire

To be very angry or excited.

avoir les naseaux en feu

to spoil one's nostril

To feel an unpleasant sensation in the nose.

se gâter le naseau

to act like a fool

To tease someone lightly.

faire le naseau

nare

The external part of the nose, often used to refer to the nasal openings.

narine

nose

Organ of smell and breathing in animals and humans.

nez

olfaction

The sense of the perception of odors.

olfaction

Expression used to refer to an annoying person.

That friend is a real nuisance, always in other people's business.

Cet ami est un vrai naseau, toujours dans les affaires des autres.

Pejorative term for a person who meddles in everything.

Stop being a nuisance and leave me alone.

Arrête d’être un naseau et laisse-moi tranquille.