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cou

English translation of cou

neck

The French word 'cou' is the equivalent of the English word 'neck'. It refers to the part of the body that connects the head to the torso. 'Cou' is a noun and is used in a similar way to 'neck' in English. For example, you might say 'J'ai mal au cou' (I have a sore neck) or 'Elle a tourné la tête et a regardé par-dessus son épaule avec son cou' (She turned her head and looked over her shoulder with her neck).


Example sentences using: cou

Je suis tombé sur le cou.

English translation of Je suis tombé sur le cou.

I fell on my neck.

This example is a literal sentence referring to a person physically falling down and landing on their neck. It is not a common phrase but is grammatically correct.

Il a mal au cou.

English translation of Il a mal au cou.

He has a sore neck.

This sentence is used when someone is experiencing pain in their neck. 'Mal au cou' is a commonly used phrase in French to express this discomfort.

Elle porte un foulard autour du cou.

English translation of Elle porte un foulard autour du cou.

She wears a scarf around her neck.

This sentence describes a woman who is wearing a scarf around her neck. It's a usual way to depict someone's apparel in French.

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