limer un ongle cassé

Meaning

A natural French expression used to convey: file a broken nail.

Example

Lime l'ongle cassé pour qu'il ne s'accroche pas.

File the broken nail so it does not catch.

Practice tips

• Practice limer un ongle cassé out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.

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