Also means
lime (citrus fruit)
Usage Note
Lime is a false friend that catches learners twice: as a tool it means a metal file or nail file (une lime à ongles), not the English word 'lime'. For the citrus fruit, French does use une lime in some regions, but un citron vert is the standard term. Context — workshop vs. kitchen — is the clearest guide to which sense is meant.
Examples
"Elle s'est cassé un ongle et a utilisé sa lime."
Natural Translation
She broke a nail and used her nail file.
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