Talon (en. Heel)

[ta.lɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The lower extremity of the human foot.

He sprained his heel while running.

Il s'est foulé le talon en courant.

The rigid part of a shoe that elevates the foot.

She wears high-heeled shoes.

Elle porte des chaussures à talons.

A nail or metal piece that reinforces an object.

The heel of the shoe is worn out.

Le talon de la chaussure est usé.

From the Latin 'calcaneus', referring to the heel.

to have the heel in the flesh

to be in a difficult situation

avoir le talon dans la chair

to make heels squeak

to make an unpleasant noise while walking

faire grincer des talons

to walk on one's heels

to be late or to follow precisely

marcher sur les talons

dinghy

small boat

chaloupe

shoe

object worn on the feet

chaussure

sole

lower part of a shoe

semelle

To pay a debt or a fine.

I need to catch up on my debts by the end of the month.

Il faut que je talonne mes dettes avant la fin du mois.

To perform very well in a field.

She is trailing her competitors in the rankings.

Elle talonne ses concurrents dans le classement.