English–French

“heel” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/talɔ̃/

Example

Mon talon me fait mal.

My heel hurts.

Illustration for talon (heel)

How to say “heel” in French

“Heel” in French is talon.

A projecting end that bears weight behind the foot, catches hold like a claw, or stays attached after a ticket is separated.

Full entry for talon: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with talon

J'ai une ampoule au talon du pied.

I have a blister on the heel of the foot.

Tips for using talon

  • In ticket vocabulary, un talon is the part retained after a billet or coupon is torn, not the whole ticket itself.

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