leg

• Partie du corps d'un être humain ou d'un animal servant à se tenir debout, à marcher et à se déplacer ; également, partie inférieure sur laquelle repose un meuble ou un objet.

A noun referring to a limb of the human or animal body used for support, movement, and locomotion.

1. Body partA1formal

   One of the limbs used for walking and standing.

   jambe (membre inférieur)

   • He broke his leg while playing football.
   • She crossed her legs while sitting.
   • The dog has a long tail and short legs.

   Synonymesextremitylimbmember

2. Furniture supportA2formal

   A part of a piece of furniture that supports it and keeps it off the floor.

   Pied (de meuble)

   • The table has four wooden legs.
   • One of the chair legs is broken.
   • The sofa legs are made of metal.

   Synonymescolumnpillarpostpropsupportupright

3. Stage of a journeyB1formal

   A section or part of a journey, race, or competition.

   Étape d'un trajet

   • The first leg of the trip was by train.
   • The final leg of the race was the most challenging.
   • They completed the second leg of their journey yesterday.

   Synonymeslappartphasesectionsegmentstagestretch