How do you say "A runny nose." in French?

"A runny nose." in French is "Le nez qui coule.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘A runny nose.’ in French

Q: What does "Le nez qui coule." mean in English?

"Le nez qui coule." means "A runny nose." in English. Usage tip: [Qui coule] literally means [that runs], and French uses it naturally for things like a runny nose. You can reuse it in [les yeux qui coulent].

Le nez qui coule.

luh nay kee kool

[luh nay kee kool]

💬 Usage Tip: [Qui coule] literally means [that runs], and French uses it naturally for things like a runny nose. You can reuse it in [les yeux qui coulent].

Phrase Breakdown

[luh]

the

Singular definite article meaning the.

Example

Le nez qui coule. C'est un symptôme important.

A runny nose. It's an important symptom.

nez

[nay]

nose / beak area

Means nose; for a chicken this refers to nasal discharge from the beak area.

Example

Le nez qui coule. Je nettoie doucement son bec.

A runny nose. I gently clean her beak.

qui

[kee]

that / which

Relative pronoun connecting nez and coule.

Example

Le nez qui coule. Cela dure depuis deux jours.

A runny nose. It has lasted for two days.

coule

[kool]

runs / is running

From couler, meaning runs or flows; with nez it means is runny.

Example

Le nez qui coule. L'écoulement est transparent.

A runny nose. The discharge is clear.

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