French · Body & Health
"Nose" in French: nez
le nez
Nose in French is le nez, masculine, said NAY. The z is silent. J'ai mal au nez means my nose hurts. Se moucher is to blow one's nose.
Cold season
J'ai le nez qui coule depuis hier.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce nez
Say it
NAY
/ne/
NAY. Final z is silent. E is a closed é sound. Do not add a buzzing z at the end.
"Nose" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le nez | the nose Body part. | Body part. |
| mal au nez | a sore nose With avoir mal à. | With avoir mal à. |
| se moucher | to blow one's nose Everyday cold season verb. | Everyday cold season verb. |
| au nez de | right in front of / under someone's nose Figurative use. | Figurative use. |
How to use nez in real life
- 1Cold season
J'ai le nez qui coule depuis hier.
My nose has been running since yesterday.
Le nez qui coule is the set cold phrase.
- 2Allergy
Mon nez me gratte à cause du pollen.
My nose itches because of the pollen.
Mon nez with possessive.
- 3Kids reminder
Mouche-toi, tu as le nez plein.
Blow your nose; it's all blocked.
Le nez in a practical instruction.
Mistakes English speakers make with nez
Incorrect: La nez est rouge.
Correct: Le nez est rouge.
Nez is masculine: le nez.
Incorrect: Prononcer le z de nez.
Correct: Say NAY without a final z sound.
The z in nez is silent.
Good to know
Wine talk uses au nez for the aroma stage of tasting. In daily life, nez stays literal: colds, glasses slipping, sunscreen on le nez at the beach.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A spring allergy day
ChatPal
Ton nez est tout rouge.
Your nose is all red.
You
Je sais. Le nez me démange sans arrêt.
I know. My nose itches non-stop.
ChatPal
Prends un mouchoir. Garde le nez au chaud.
Take a tissue. Keep your nose warm.
You
Merci, j'ai aussi un antihistaminique.
Thanks; I also have an antihistamine.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Nose" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Nose" in French
How do you pronounce nez?
NAY — the z is silent.
How do I say my nose is running?
J'ai le nez qui coule.
Is nez masculine?
Yes: le nez.
How do I say blow your nose?
Mouche-toi (tu) or mouchez-vous (vous).
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- Ordering Food in French: Essential Phrases for 2026Ordering food in french - Learn how to confidently order food in French with real-life phrases and tips for 2026 travelers
- 10 Best French Speaking Practice Apps for 2026Find the best French speaking practice app to build fluency. We review 10 top tools like ChatPal for conversation, travel prep, and building confidence in 2026.
