Cébrale (en. Cerebral)
/se.ʁe.bʁal/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Relating to the brain.
A brain study revealed anomalies in cognitive function.
Une étude cébrale a révélé des anomalies dans la fonction cognitive.
Refers to diseases or conditions that affect the brain.
Alzheimer's disease is a brain condition.
La maladie d'Alzheimer est une affection cébrale.
Used to describe analyses or work related to brain functions.
Researchers conduct brain analyses to better understand neurological disorders.
Les chercheurs effectuent des analyses cébrales pour mieux comprendre les troubles neurologiques.
Etymology
From Latin 'cerebralis', derived from 'cerebrum' meaning 'brain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brain activation
Process of engaging brain functions.
activation cébrale
brain development
Improvement of cognitive abilities.
développement cébrale
brain study
Analysis or research concerning the brain.
étude cébrale
Related Words
cerebrospinal
Related to the brain and spinal cord.
cérébrospinien
cognition
Mental process of acquiring knowledge.
cognition
neuroplasticity
Ability of the brain to restructure itself.
neuroplasticité
Slang Meanings
To have an analytical way of thinking.
She's really cerebral, she does calculations in her head!
Elle est vraiment cébrale, elle fait des calculs dans sa tête!
Used to refer to someone who is overly concerned with intellectual matters.
That guy is so cerebral, he only talks about theories.
Ce gars-là est tellement cébrale, il ne parle que de théories.