pied/pje/
noun · A2 · Frequency 504
nounmasculine
Meanings
foot, the lower extremity of the leg in humans
Refers to the human foot, also used metaphorically for the supporting part at the bottom of objects.
leg or foot, a projection at the bottom of equipment or furniture used for support
Used to describe the supporting structure at the bottom of machines or furniture.
a unit of length equal to approximately 30.48 centimetres (foot)
Refers to the imperial unit of length, foot, approximately 30.48 centimetres.
Examples
J'ai marché toute la journée et mon pied gauche me fait mal.
I walked all day, and my left foot hurts.
Le pied en caoutchouc de cette lampe protège le bureau des rayures.
The rubber foot of this lamp protects the desk from scratches.
La largeur de cette planche dépasse un pied.
The width of this board is more than one foot.
Collocations
- avoir mal au piedto have a sore foot
- un pied de tablea table leg
Common mistakes
avoir mal à le pied
avoir mal au pied
Pied is a masculine singular noun, and à plus the definite article le must contract to au; à le is not used.
Related words
synonympattepaw
- antonymtêtehead
nounmasculine
Meanings
foot, the lower extremity of the leg in humans
Refers to the human foot, also used metaphorically for the supporting part at the bottom of objects.
leg or foot, a projection at the bottom of equipment or furniture used for support
Used to describe the supporting structure at the bottom of machines or furniture.
a unit of length equal to approximately 30.48 centimetres (foot)
Refers to the imperial unit of length, foot, approximately 30.48 centimetres.
Examples
Après la randonnée, mes pieds étaient couverts de poussière.
After the hike, my feet were covered in dust.
Les pieds de la table sont assez solides pour supporter le poids.
The table legs are sturdy enough to support the weight.
Cette étagère mesure six pieds de long.
This shelf is six feet long.
Collocations
- avoir mal au piedto have a sore foot
- un pied de tablea table leg
Common mistakes
avoir mal à le pied
avoir mal au pied
Pied is a masculine singular noun, and à plus the definite article le must contract to au; à le is not used.
Related words
synonympattepaw
- antonymtêtehead