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How do you say "nostril" in French?
la narine
In French, "nostril" is la narine.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce na-REEN, with stress on the final syllable and a tight ee sound.
Grammar notes
la narine is feminine. Its plural is narines.
Example sentence
L’air froid lui piqua les narines.
The cold air stung his nostrils.
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How to remember la narine
Narine shares a root with 'nose', since your nostrils are simply part of your nose.
Related words
- pupil la pupille
- iris l' iris
- eyelid la paupière
- earlobe le lobe de l’oreille
- thigh la cuisse
- shin le tibia
- heel le talon
- toe l' orteil
- fingertip le bout du doigt
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Questions about la narine
How do you pronounce la narine?
Pronounce na-REEN, with stress on the final syllable and a tight ee sound.
Is la narine masculine or feminine?
la narine is feminine. la narine is feminine. Its plural is narines.
How is la narine used in French?
la narine is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’air froid lui piqua les narines. (The cold air stung his nostrils.).
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