No. 4,037 in French
cheville
"Cheville" in English means "ankle" or "peg/dowel," depending on context.
In a sentence
Je me suis foulé la cheville en courant.
I sprained my ankle while running.
The word 'cheville' refers to 'ankle', demonstrating its common usage for anatomical terms in everyday language.
Nous avons utilisé une cheville pour fixer l'étagère.
We used a wall plug to secure the shelf.
The term 'cheville' in this context means 'wall plug', showing its application in technical scenarios involving construction or DIY activities.
Cette phrase a été utilisée comme cheville pour relier deux idées.
This sentence was used as a filler to connect two ideas.
Here, 'cheville' metaphorically represents a filler or connector in discourse, highlighting its usage in linguistic or figurative expressions.
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