nerve (EN)
nom, verbe

nom “nerve”

sg. nerve, pl. nerves or uncountable
  1. nerf
    After the accident, the surgeon had to repair the damaged nerve to restore sensation to his hand.
  2. nervure
    The botanist pointed out the intricate pattern of nerves on the leaf during the nature walk.
  3. courage
    It took a lot of nerve for the young athlete to stand up to the seasoned coach.
  4. nerfs (au sens figuré, pour désigner le moral ou la résistance psychologique)
    The constant noise from the construction site is fraying my nerves.
  5. nervosité
    As the roller coaster climbed higher, Sam's nerves kicked in, leaving his hands clammy and his heart racing.

verbe “nerve”

nerve; he nerves; past nerved, part. nerved; ger. nerving
  1. donner du courage
    The coach's pep talk nerved the team to play their best despite the intimidating odds.