nez
nose
The French word for nose is 'nez'. It is used in the same way as in English to refer to the body part located in the center of the face. It is also used in some expressions, such as 'avoir le nez creux', which means to have a good intuition.
Example sentences using: nez
Il se frotte le nez
He rubs his nose
This is an straightforward statement in which someone is rubbing his nose. In French, 'le' is often used before body parts instead of possessive adjectives.
Je suis tombé sur le nez
I fell flat on my face
This is a French idiomatic expression. 'Tombé sur le nez' literally translates to 'fell on the nose,' but it is colloquially understood as 'fell flat on the face' or 'fell directly', often referring to a sudden or unexpected situation.
Mon nez est bouché
My nose is blocked
This phrase is used when the person's nasal passage is blocked, often due to a common cold or allergies. In French, 'bouché' can refer to blockages in various contexts, including traffic jams ('bouchon de circulation').