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nose

UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/

Translations

nosenoun
noses
pl
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
The dog has a very sensitive nose that can detect various scents.
Le chien a un nez très sensible qui peut détecter diverses odeurs.
She has a keen nose for detecting the subtle aromas in wine.
Elle a un odorat très fin pour détecter les arômes subtils du vin.
nezEn œnologie, pour désigner l’arôme perçu au nez.
This Pinot Noir has an earthy nose with hints of cherry.
Ce pinot noir a un nez terreux avec des notes de cerise.
The nose of the airplane was damaged during the rough landing.
Le nez de l’avion a été endommagé lors de l’atterrissage mouvementé.
The nose of the pliers is designed to grip small objects tightly.
Le nez de la pince est conçu pour saisir fermement de petits objets.
She has a nose for good bargains.
Elle a du flair pour repérer les bonnes affaires.
Additional translations
fouineurFamilier, pour une personne trop curieuse.
d'une courte têteExpression utilisée pour une victoire ou avance très faible.
Synonyms
snout
nostril
beak
muzzle
proboscis
noseverb
nosed
Past Simple
nosed
Past Participle
nosing
Gerund
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
fouinerFamilier, pour chercher ou avancer prudemment en explorant les environs.
The detective nosed around the crime scene, looking for any overlooked evidence.
Le détective a fouiné sur la scène du crime, à la recherche d’indices oubliés.
pousser du museauSurtout pour un animal.
The dog nosed the ball towards its owner, eager to play.
Le chien a poussé la balle du museau vers son maître, impatient de jouer.
The horse nosed the feed before eating.
Le cheval a reniflé la nourriture avant de manger.
Additional translations
prendre une courte avancePour une avance ou un dépassement de très faible marge.
Synonyms
sniff
smell
scent
snuffle
nuzzle
nudge
prod
poke
poke around
snoop
pry
investigate
probe
search
nose around
edge
inch forward
steer (slowly)
noseadjective
UK
/nəʊz/
US
/noʊz/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to, or located at, the nose (e.g., "nose hair", "nose cone").
The doctor prescribed a nose spray for her congestion.
Le médecin lui a prescrit un spray nasal contre sa congestion.

Definitions

nosenoun
The part of the face or head through which a person or animal breathes and smells.
The dog has a very sensitive nose that can detect various scents.
The sense of smell.
She has a keen nose for detecting the subtle aromas in wine.
The front end of an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle.
The nose of the airplane was damaged during the rough landing.
A projecting part of something, especially a part of a tool or device.
The nose of the pliers is designed to grip small objects tightly.
A person who is nosy or overly inquisitive.
He's such a nose, always prying into other people's business.
An instinctive talent or ability for discovering or recognizing something.
She has a nose for good bargains.
The aroma or bouquet of a wine or other beverage.
This Pinot Noir has an earthy nose with hints of cherry.
A very small distance or margin, especially the narrowest margin by which a race or contest is won.
The cyclist won by a nose in the photo finish.
noseverb
To move forward slowly and carefully, typically in order to avoid detection or to investigate something.
The detective nosed around the crime scene, looking for any overlooked evidence.
To push or move something with one's nose.
The dog nosed the ball towards its owner, eager to play.
To advance or progress by a small margin.
The runner nosed ahead in the final stretch to win the race.
To sniff or smell at something.
The horse nosed the feed before eating.
noseadjective
Relating to or situated at the nose; nasal.
The doctor prescribed a nose spray for her congestion.
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