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How do you say "wrist" in French?
le poignet
In French, "wrist" is le poignet.
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Pronunciation
Poignet rolls off the tongue once you know that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it; "oi" glides into "wa".
Grammar notes
le poignet is masculine. Its plural is poignets.
Example sentence
Il portait une montre au poignet.
He wore a watch on his wrist.
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How to remember le poignet
Split poignet into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
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- skull le crâne
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- rib la côte
- skin la peau
- nail le ongle
- elbow le coude
- ankle la cheville
- knee le genou
- shoulder l' épaule
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Questions about le poignet
How do you pronounce le poignet?
Poignet rolls off the tongue once you know that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it; "oi" glides into "wa".
Is le poignet masculine or feminine?
le poignet is masculine. le poignet is masculine. Its plural is poignets.
How is le poignet used in French?
le poignet is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il portait une montre au poignet. (He wore a watch on his wrist.).
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