French Conversation · Level 111
59 words
French word
innerver
Pronunciation
IPA/inɛʁve/
Meaning
- verbinnervate
Example
Le nerf innerve la main.
The nerve innervates the hand.
More examples
Ça m'inquiète quand un nerf n'innerve plus une zone après une blessure.
It worries me when a nerve no longer innervates an area after an injury.
Core concept
A body part linked to nerve fibers that carry signals for sensation and movement.
Definition in French
Relier un organe au système nerveux en lui apportant des fibres nerveuses permettant la perception et le contrôle moteur.
Word origin
French innerver comes from Latin innervare, formed from in- and nervus, meaning to supply a body part with nerves.
Usage tips
- Innerver is a specialized medical verb and takes the connected body part as a direct object, as in innerver la main.