le

masculine

/ta.lɔ̃/

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Translation

heel; stub, counterfoil

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin talonem, from Latin talus ('ankle, heel bone'). The anatomical term 'talus' in English keeps the original word.

Origin: Latin
Root: talus
English cognates: talus

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraltalons

Examples

' au .

She hurt her heel.

These shoes have heels that are too high.

He is treading on his brother's heels.

The heel of her boot is broken.

aux .

High heels hurt your feet.

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This word is part of lesson 57.