La dentiste a touché un nerf par accident, et la douleur est montée jusqu'à sa mâchoire.
English: The dentist accidentally hit a nerve, and the pain travelled up her jaw.
nerf /nˈɛʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "nerve".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- nerve
- Translation
- nerf
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".
| Dictionary form | nerf |
|---|---|
| Article | le |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | nerfs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le nerf
- Examples
- C'est le nerf.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Il a eu besoin de beaucoup de courage pour parler honnêtement devant la foule en colère.
English: He needed real nerve to speak honestly in front of the angry crowd.
Elle a perdu son sang-froid juste avant son important entretien, mardi matin de la semaine dernière.
English: She lost her nerve just before her important interview last Tuesday morning.
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