jambe/ʒɑ̃b/
noun · A1 · Frequency 836
nounfeminine
Meanings
leg
Refers to the leg of a human or animal; a common term.
Examples
Je me suis cogné la jambe contre la table.
I knocked my leg against the table.
Elle s'est rasé la jambe avant de partir à la plage.
She shaved her leg before going to the beach.
Le médecin a examiné ma jambe blessée.
The doctor examined my injured leg.
Collocations
- avoir mal à la jambeto have a sore leg
Common mistakes
le jambe
la jambe
‘jambe’ is a feminine noun; using masculine articles is a common mistake.
jambe
la jambe
In French, singular nouns usually require an article; omission of the article is a common learner mistake.
Related words
synonymgambetteleg (informal)
nounfeminine
Meanings
leg
Refers to the leg of a human or animal; a common term.
Examples
Après la randonnée, mes jambes étaient lourdes et douloureuses.
After the hike, my legs felt heavy and sore.
Elle étire ses jambes avant de commencer son entraînement.
She stretches her legs before starting her workout.
Le médecin lui a conseillé de surélever ses jambes le soir.
The doctor advised him to elevate his legs in the evening.
Collocations
- avoir mal à la jambeto have a sore leg
Common mistakes
le jambe
la jambe
‘jambe’ is a feminine noun; using masculine articles is a common mistake.
jambe
la jambe
In French, singular nouns usually require an article; omission of the article is a common learner mistake.
Related words
synonymgambetteleg (informal)