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    Cœur (en. Heart)

    /kœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Main organ of the circulatory system.
    The human heart beats on average 70 times per minute.
    Le cœur humain bat en moyenne 70 fois par minute.
    Seat of feelings and affection.
    She has a big heart full of generosity.
    Elle a un grand cœur plein de générosité.
    Center or essential part of something.
    The heart of the city is always lively.
    Le cœur de la ville est toujours animé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cor', which also means heart.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have heart
    to have compassion.
    avoir cœur
    to take to heart
    to worry, to pay attention to something.
    prendre à cœur
    broken heart
    experience of romantic sorrow.
    cœur brisé

    Related Words

    cardiac
    Related to the heart.
    cardiaque
    hearts
    Plural of heart, referring to multiple organs or symbolically to multiple emotions.
    cœurs

    Slang Meanings

    Artichoke heart
    He is a real artichoke heart, falling in love with everyone.
    Il est un vrai cœur d'artichaut, tombant amoureux de tous.
    To have a big heart
    She has a big heart, always ready to help others.
    Elle a le cœur sur la main, toujours prête à aider les autres.