nerfs

/nɛʁ/nerf
1.
nounmasculinePlural

nerves (emotional control)

patience

composure

Il me tape vraiment sur les nerfs.

He's really starting to get on my nerves.

2.
nounmasculinePlural

nerves (anatomical)

Les nerfs de la main ont été endommagés dans l'accident.

The nerves in the hand were damaged in the accident.