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    Cerveau (en. Brain)

    sɛʁvo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The main organ responsible for cognitive functions, emotions, and motor coordination.
    The human brain has an incredible capacity to learn and memorize.
    Le cerveau humain a une capacité incroyable à apprendre et à mémoriser.
    The set of nerve cells in an animal's head.
    The brains of mammals are more developed than those of reptiles.
    Les cerveaux des mammifères sont plus développés que ceux des reptiles.
    The control center of the body, governing thoughts and actions.
    When you are tired, your brain operates less efficiently.
    Lorsque vous êtes fatigué, votre cerveau fonctionne moins efficacement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cerebrum' meaning 'brain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have brains
    To have intelligence or intellectual abilities.
    avoir du cerveau
    to rack one's brains
    To think intensely about a problem.
    se creuser le cerveau
    bird brain
    A person considered to be not very smart.
    cerveau d'oiseau

    Related Words

    neuron
    Nerve cell that transmits impulses in the brain.
    neurone
    cortex
    Outer part of the brain involved in cognitive functions.
    cortex
    synapse
    Junction between two neurons.
    synapse

    Slang Meanings

    To use one's brain optimally.
    You need to activate your brain to solve this problem.
    Il faut que tu activates ton cerveau pour résoudre ce problème.
    To have brilliant ideas.
    He had a brilliant idea, truly a competitive brain!
    Il a eu une idée de génie, vraiment un cerveau de compétition !
    To be mentally fatigued.
    After that meeting, my brain is in sleep mode.
    Après cette réunion, j'ai le cerveau en mode veille.