Usage Note
Limer means to file down with a lime (file tool), used for nails, metal, wood, or stone. The noun lime (file) and limaille (metal filings) share the root. In informal speech se limer les ongles (to file one's nails) is the most common everyday use.
Examples
"Elle se lime les ongles chaque soir."
Natural Translation
She files her nails every evening.
Literal Translation
She herself-files the nails each evening.
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