le porte-aiguille
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. needle case
Toutes mes aiguilles sont rangées dans ce porte-aiguille.All my needles are stored in this needle case.
a. needle holder
L'infirmier a préparé le porte-aiguille pour effectuer les points de suture.The nurse prepared the needle holder in order to do the stitches.
b. needle driver
La chirurgienne a utilisé un porte-aiguille pour maintenir fermement l'aiguille de suture.The surgeon used a needle driver to hold the suture needle firmly in place.
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