doigt
finger
The French word for finger is "doigt". It is a noun and is used in the same way as the English word. For example, you can say "I have ten fingers" in French as "J'ai dix doigts". The plural form of "doigt" is "doigts". It is also used in some common phrases such as "doigt de pied" which means toe, and "doigt d'honneur" which is a rude gesture.
Example sentences using: doigt
Ne pointe pas du doigt.
Don't point with your finger.
This phrase is often used to teach manners, reminding people it is rude to point at others with your finger.
J'ai un ongle incarné sur le doigt.
I have an ingrown nail on my finger.
This phrase is used to express personal physical discomfort or pain related to a common condition affecting fingers or toes.
Mon doigt est coincé dans la porte.
My finger is stuck in the door.
This phrase is used to indicate a distressing situation where someone's finger is trapped, typically in a car, room or cupboard door.