Pattes (en. Legs)
[pat]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Lower limb of an animal.
The dog's paws are covered in fur.
Les pattes du chien sont couvertes de poils.
Each of the parts of a piece of furniture that supports it.
This table has sculpted wooden legs.
Cette table a des pattes en bois sculpté.
Expressions referring to feet or legs in a colloquial manner.
After a long walk, my legs hurt.
Après une longue marche, mes pattes me font mal.
Etymology
The word 'pattes' comes from the Latin 'pattus', which means 'paw' or 'foot'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fly legs
Written in small script.
pattes de mouche
to have elephant legs
Refers to wide trousers.
avoir des pattes de éléphant
to get involved
To get quickly involved in a situation.
mettre les pattes
Related Words
paw
Singular variant of paws.
patte
paw simulator
Fitness device simulating walking.
simulateur de pattes
Slang Meanings
Fly legs
He wrote the text in fly legs.
Il a écrit le texte en pattes de mouches.
Spider legs
This decoration has shapes somewhat like spider legs.
Cette décoration a des formes un peu comme des pattes d'araignée.