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    Artères (en. Arteries)

    [aʁ.teʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
    The arteries transport oxygen-rich blood.
    Les artères transportent le sang riche en oxygène.
    The main pathways for blood circulation in the body.
    The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle.
    Les artères coronaires irriguent le muscle cardiaque.
    The arteries branch into arterioles and capillaries.
    The small arteries are called arterioles.
    Les petites artères sont appelées arterioles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'arteria', derived from Greek 'άρτηρ' (artè) meaning vessel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    main arteries
    The major arteries of blood circulation.
    artères principales
    close the arteries
    Reduce blood flow in the vessels.
    fermer les artères
    give life to the arteries
    Provide nutrients and oxygen through the blood.
    donner vie aux artères

    Related Words

    veins
    Blood vessels carrying blood to the heart.
    veines
    circulation
    Movement of blood through the vascular system.
    circulation
    cardiovascular system
    System including the heart and blood vessels.
    système cardiovasculaire

    Slang Meanings

    To feel alive and energetic.
    After my run, I felt like my arteries were vibrating.
    Après ma course, j'avais l'impression que mes artères vibraient.
    To be in good physical shape.
    He exercises every day to keep his arteries healthy.
    Il fait du sport tous les jours pour garder ses artères en bonne santé.