French · Body & Health
"Leg" in French: jambe
la jambe
Leg in French is la jambe. J'ai mal à la jambe means my leg hurts. La cuisse is the thigh; la jambe often means the whole lower limb in everyday talk.
After a run
Ma jambe gauche est raide.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce jambe
Say it
ZHAHMB
/ʒɑ̃b/
Jambe is roughly ZHAHMB. Soft j like s in measure; nasal am; silent e.
"Leg" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la jambe | the leg Body part. | Body part. |
| les jambes | the legs Plural. | Plural. |
| mal à la jambe | leg pain J'ai mal à la jambe. | J'ai mal à la jambe. |
| se casser la jambe | to break one's leg Injury talk. | Injury talk. |
How to use jambe in real life
- 1After a run
Ma jambe gauche est raide.
My left leg is stiff.
Ma jambe.
- 2Doctor
Vous avez mal à quelle jambe ?
Which leg hurts?
Quelle jambe.
- 3Stairs
Monte doucement, ménage ta jambe.
Go up slowly; go easy on your leg.
Ta jambe.
Mistakes English speakers make with jambe
Incorrect: Le jambe.
Correct: La jambe.
Jambe is feminine.
Incorrect: Ma leg.
Correct: Ma jambe.
Use jambe.
Good to know
In precise anatomy, jambe can mean below the knee, but daily speech uses la jambe for the whole leg. Sports physios will clarify cuisse / genou / mollet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After football practice
ChatPal
Tu boites. C'est la jambe ?
You're limping. Is it the leg?
You
Oui, la jambe droite. Une mauvaise chute.
Yes, the right leg. A bad fall.
ChatPal
On glace et on surélève.
We'll ice it and elevate it.
You
Merci. Je vois un kiné demain.
Thanks. I'll see a physio tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Leg" in French
How do you say leg in French?
La jambe.
How do I say my leg hurts?
J'ai mal à la jambe.
Jambe vs cuisse?
Cuisse is thigh; jambe is the usual everyday "leg".
How do you pronounce jambe?
ZHAHMB.
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