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    Nerfs (en. Nerves)

    /nɛʁf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organs of the nervous system responsible for transmitting sensations and movements.
    He has pain in the nerves of his leg.
    Il a des douleurs dans les nerfs de sa jambe.
    Ability to manage stress or pressure.
    She lost her nerves during the meeting.
    Elle a perdu ses nerfs pendant la réunion.
    Collection of nervous tissues.
    The optic nerves are essential for vision.
    Les nerfs optiques sont essentiels pour la vision.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nervus', meaning 'nerve', 'cord'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have nerves on edge
    To be very sensitive or irritable.
    avoir des nerfs à fleur de peau
    to lose one's nerves
    To be overwhelmed by anger or stress.
    perdre ses nerfs
    to have a gut feeling
    To be nervous before an event.
    avoir le nerf au ventre

    Related Words

    nervous
    Affected by stress or anxiety.
    nerveux
    neurology
    The science that studies the nervous system.
    neurologie

    Slang Meanings

    To be nervous or stressed
    He is completely on edge before his exam.
    Il est complètement en nerfs avant son examen.
    To have no patience
    She really has no patience today.
    Elle n'a vraiment pas de nerfs aujourd'hui.