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toe

/təʊ/

/toʊ/

toenoun

toes

/təʊ/

/toʊ/

Translations

orteil

She stubbed her toe on the corner of the table.

Elle s’est cogné l’orteil contre le coin de la table.

boutPour la partie avant d’une chaussure ou d’une chaussette.

The toe of his shoe was scuffed from frequent use.

Le bout de sa chaussure était éraflé à force d’être portée.

Additional translations

pointePour l’extrémité avant d’un objet, notamment technique ou sportif.

Definitions

One of the digits of the foot in humans and other animals.

She stubbed her toe on the corner of the table.

The part of a shoe or sock that covers the toes.

The toe of his shoe was scuffed from frequent use.

A part of an object that resembles or functions like a toe, such as the front part of a ski.

The toe of the ski helps in steering and balance.

Synonyms

appendage

digit

phalanx

toeverb

toed

Past Simple

toed

Past Participle

toeing

ing-form

/təʊ/

/toʊ/

Translations

se conformerSens figuré, surtout dans l’expression to toe the line.

Employees are expected to toe the company line.

On attend des employés qu’ils se conforment à la ligne de conduite de l’entreprise.

Additional translations

botterPour frapper ou pousser avec l’extrémité du pied.

marcherEn parlant d’une démarche avec les orteils tournés vers l’intérieur ou l’extérieur.

effleurerAvec le bout du pied ou des orteils.

Definitions

To touch or reach with the toes.

She toed the line carefully, making sure not to step over it.

To kick or push with the toe.

He toed the ball into the goal with precision.

To walk with the toes turned inward or outward.

The child toed in as she walked, which concerned her parents.

(figurative) To conform strictly to rules, standards, or authority.

Employees are expected to toe the company line.

Synonyms

align

nudge (with the toe)

prod

push with the toe

poke (with the toe)

dig (with the toe)

toe the line → conform

toe the line → comply

toe the line → obey

toe the line → adhere (to)

line up

touch with the toe

toeadjective

Used attributively to describe items related to or designed for the toes

Translations

des orteils

He bought special toe socks for running barefoot.

Il a acheté des chaussettes des orteils spéciales pour courir pieds nus.

Definitions

Relating to, covering, or designed for the toes.

He bought special toe socks for running barefoot.

Synonyms