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    Pouce (en. Thumb)

    [pus]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Finger of the human hand, the shortest and thickest.
    He injured his thumb while cutting bread.
    Il a blessé son pouce en coupant du pain.
    Unit of measurement equivalent to about 2.54 centimeters.
    The width of the screen is 15 inches.
    La largeur de l'écran est de 15 pouces.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pollex', which means 'thumb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give the thumb
    Approve something.
    donner le pouce
    take one's thumb
    Act with caution or hesitation.
    prendre son pouce
    thumb up
    Sign of support or approval.
    pouce en l'air

    Related Words

    finger
    Elongated member of the hand.
    doigt
    hand
    Part of the human body that includes the fingers.
    main
    measurement
    Action of assessing a dimension or quantity.
    mesure

    Slang Meanings

    Expression to indicate approval.
    When he said the movie was good, I gave him a thumbs up.
    Quand il a dit que le film était bon, je lui ai fait un pouce.
    Refers to making the thumbs-up gesture.
    She gave a thumbs up after her exam.
    Elle a levé le pouce après son examen.