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    Pied (en. Foot)

    /pjɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Part of the human body from the ankle to the ground.
    He has a sore foot after walking all day.
    Il a mal au pied après avoir marché toute la journée.
    A measure equivalent to 30.48 centimeters, used mainly in Anglo-Saxon countries.
    The room measures ten feet long.
    La pièce mesure dix pieds de long.
    The bottom surface of an object or structure that rests on the ground.
    The leg of the table is made of wood.
    Le pied de la table est en bois.

    Etymology

    Latin origin of the word 'pes', meaning 'foot'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have one foot in the grave
    To be very close to death.
    avoir un pied dans la tombe
    thumb your nose
    An act of defiance or mockery.
    pied de nez
    to put your foot in it
    To say or do something awkward.
    se mettre les pieds dans le plat

    Related Words

    chamfered foot
    The foot of a piece of carpentry whose corner is beveled.
    pied chanfreiné
    larkspur
    Herbaceous plant known for its flowers.
    pied d'alouette
    elephant's foot
    Plant with large leaves.
    pied d'éléphant

    Slang Meanings

    To be on a war footing
    He is always on a war footing when it comes to defending his friends.
    Il est toujours sur le pied de guerre quand il s'agit de défendre ses amis.
    level playing field
    They often find themselves on equal footing on the playground.
    Ils se retrouvent souvent à pied d'égalité sur le terrain de jeu.