🇫🇷 How to say

“leg” in French

jambe
Illustration of "leg" in a French cultural setting
A child sits on a park bench, swinging her legs back and forth while eating an ice cream cone. Her bare feet dangle just above the ground, and she laughs as a small dog sniffs curiously at her toes.

Usage note

In French, 'jambe' refers specifically to the leg from the hip to the ankle, similar to English. It's a common, neutral word used in everyday conversation about the body.

Examples

  • Ma jambe me fait mal.

    My leg hurts.

  • Il a une longue jambe.

    He has a long leg.

  • Je cours avec mes jambes.

    I run with my legs.

Quick check

What does "jambe" mean?

  • A. leg
  • B. airport
  • C. sister
  • D. arm

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