Nail

"Nail" in French

clou

(spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials)

ongle

(on fingers and toes)

seize

(archaic unit of length)

baiser

(engage in sexual intercourse)

choper

(catch)

clouer

(employ a nail as a fastener)

emmancher

(engage in sexual intercourse)

envoyer

(accomplish something completely and successfully)

fourrer

(engage in sexual intercourse)

toucher

(hit a target effectively with some weapon)

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