poignet /pwanjˈɛ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "wrist".

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Source term
wrist
Translation
poignet
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of poignet (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form poignet
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural poignets
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le poignet
Examples
Elle s'est cassé le poignet en faisant du patin dimanche après-midi dernier.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Elle s'est cassé le poignet en faisant du patin dimanche après-midi dernier.

English: She broke her wrist while skating last Sunday afternoon.

B2 · Body Mechanics

Il porte une belle vieille montre à son poignet gauche.

English: He wears a beautiful old watch on his left wrist.

B2 · Body Mechanics

Le médecin a enroulé un bandage bien serré autour de son poignet douloureux.

English: The doctor wrapped a bandage tightly around her sore wrist.

B2 · Body Mechanics

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