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Translation
nose
Word origin
From Latin nasus ('nose'). The same Indo-European root underlies English nose and the adjective nasal.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- nasus
- English cognates
- nasal
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralnezirregular
Examples
J' coule.
I have a runny nose.
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She has a pretty little nose.
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Do not stick your nose in my business.
' cassé .
My son broke his nose falling off the bike.
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The dog has an excellent nose for finding its master.
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