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nuque

nape of the neck

noun NOOK Rare

Also means

back of the neck

Usage Note

Nuque refers specifically to the back of the neck, not the neck as a whole (which is le cou). The expression avoir la nuque raide means to have a stiff neck.

Examples

"Elle a senti un souffle dans la nuque."

Natural Translation

She felt a breath on the nape of her neck.

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