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    Nez (en. Nose)

    /ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organ of respiration and olfaction, located in the middle of the face.
    He has a very prominent nose.
    Il a un nez très imposant.
    Refers to the position of the nose, often used in a figurative context.
    She has her nose in her books all day.
    Elle a le nez dans ses livres toute la journée.
    Distinct aspect or shape of the nose.
    His aquiline nose is very distinctive.
    Son nez aquilin est très caractéristique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nasus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a good nose
    To have a good sense of smell or good judgment.
    avoir du nez
    to get one's nose broken
    To be violently criticized or injured.
    se faire casser le nez
    to have a runny nose
    To suffer from nasal discharge.
    avoir le nez qui coule

    Related Words

    olfaction
    Sense of smell.
    olfaction
    nasal
    Related to the nose.
    nasal
    nostril
    External opening of the nose.
    narine

    Slang Meanings

    In reference to curiosity.
    Stop sticking your nose in everywhere.
    Arrête de fourrer ton nez partout.
    Allusion to smell.
    He has a good nose for business.
    Il a un nez de truffe pour les affaires.