How do you say "Her nose is running." in French?

"Her nose is running." in French is "Son nez coule.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Son nez coule." mean in English?

"Son nez coule." means "Her nose is running." in English.

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How to Say ‘Her nose is running.’ in French

Son nez coule.

sohng nay kool

[sohng nay kool]

Phrase Breakdown

Son

[sohng]

her

Possessive adjective meaning her.

Example

Son nez coule. Je m'en suis aperçu ce matin.

Her nose is running. I noticed it this morning.

nez

[nay]

nose / beak area

Literally nose; for a chicken this means the nostril area.

Example

Son nez coule. Le bec est mouillé.

Her nose is running. The beak is wet.

Coule.

kool

Is running / is flowing

Used here to describe liquid coming out of the nose, as in a runny nose.

Example

L'eau coule.

The water is flowing.

Words in this phrase

coule

[kool]

runs / is running

Verb from couler; used here to say the nose is running.

Example

Son nez coule. L'écoulement est léger.

Her nose is running. The discharge is slight.

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