pied
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le pied
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
2. (figurative) (base of an object)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. foot (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Le pied de ce vase est ébréché.The foot of this vase is chipped.
b. leg (figurative) (of a piece of furniture)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Les pieds de cette table basse sont très décoratifs.The legs of this coffee table are very decorative.
c. stem (of a glass)
Ces nouveaux verres à vin n'ont pas de pieds.These new wine glasses don't have stems.
3. (figurative) (lower part)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. foot (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Mes bagages sont au pied de l'escalier.My luggage is at the foot of the stairs.
b. bottom
Tu dois écrire le numéro de page au pied de la page.You have to write the page number at the bottom of the page.
a. foot
Mon cousin dit qu'il y a un pied de neige à Boston. Cela fait environ 30 centimètres, n'est-ce pas ?My cousin says there's a foot of snow in Boston. That's about 30 centimeters, isn't it?
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