cheville
/ʃə.vij/
1.
nounfeminineSing
ankle (the joint connecting foot and leg)
Je me suis foulé la cheville en courant.
I sprained my ankle while running.
Synonyms:articulation
2.
nounfeminineSing
dowel / wall plug / anchor (small peg or insert used to fasten screws or join pieces)
Il me faut des chevilles pour fixer cette étagère au mur.
I need some wall plugs to fix this shelf to the wall.
Synonyms:goujon, tasseau
