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    Nuque (en. Neck)

    /nyk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Back part of the neck, between the head and the shoulders.
    She rubs her nape after a long day at work.
    Elle se frotte la nuque après une longue journée de travail.
    Area where the muscles and cervical vertebrae meet.
    The doctor examined his nape to check for tension.
    Le médecin a examiné sa nuque pour vérifier s'il y avait des tensions.
    Sometimes used figuratively to describe a place on the body.
    He felt a shiver in his nape before speaking.
    Il a senti un frémissement dans la nuque avant de prendre la parole.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word nuque from Latin 'nucha', meaning 'the nape'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a stiff neck
    to be tense or have pain in the neck.
    avoir la nuque raide
    to rub one's nape
    to express a form of relief or relaxation.
    se frotter la nuque
    to have a pain in the nape
    to feel pain in the back part of the neck.
    avoir une douleur à la nuque

    Related Words

    cervical
    related to the cervical region of the neck.
    cervical
    tension
    state of a muscle when it is contracted, often felt in the nape.
    tension
    massage
    action of kneading or rubbing the neck muscles to relieve pain.
    massage

    Slang Meanings

    Lower the head
    He lowered his nape upon hearing the bad result.
    Il a baissé la nuque en entendant le mauvais résultat.
    To be had
    He had a nape full of nonsense believing in the promises.
    Il a eu une nuque pleine d’imbécillités en croyant aux promesses.