nuque

[nyk]

nuque Definition

• 1. the back part of a person's neck
• 2. the nape

Using nuque: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nuque" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He rubbed his nuque after sitting at the desk for hours.

• Example

  The massage therapist worked on her client's nuque to relieve tension.

• Example

  She wore her hair up to show off her tattoo on the nuque.

nuque Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nuque

• nape
• cervical spine
• back of the neck

Phrases with nuque

• avoir mal à la nuque

  to have a stiff or sore neck

  Example

  Il a mal à la nuque depuis hier. (He has had a stiff neck since yesterday.)

• nuque raide

  stiff neck

  Example

  Elle s'est réveillée avec une nuque raide. (She woke up with a stiff neck.)

• nuque longue

  long-necked

  Example

  Le cygne a une nuque longue. (The swan has a long neck.)

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Summary: nuque in Brief

'Nuque' [nyk] refers to the back part of a person's neck, also known as the nape. It can be used in phrases like 'avoir mal à la nuque' (to have a stiff or sore neck) and 'nuque raide' (stiff neck).