heels

US /hiːlz/
UK /hiːlz/
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talon

the back part of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch

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She walked on her heels, trying to avoid stepping on the wet floor.
Elle marchait sur ses talons, essayant d'éviter de marcher sur le sol mouillé.
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He landed hard on his heels after jumping from the wall.
Il a atterri lourdement sur ses talons après avoir sauté du mur.
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talon

the part of a shoe or boot that supports the heel of the foot

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Her new shoes have very high heels.
Ses nouvelles chaussures ont de très hauts talons.
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He repaired the broken heel on his boot.
Il a réparé le talon cassé de sa botte.
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