nerfs

/nɛʁ/nerf
1.
nounmasculinePlural

nerves (emotional control)

patience

composure

Il me tape vraiment sur les nerfs.

He's really starting to get on my nerves.

Synonyms:patience, sang-froid, calme
2.
nounmasculinePlural

nerves (anatomical)

Les nerfs de la main ont été endommagés dans l'accident.

The nerves in the hand were damaged in the accident.