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    Cervelle (en. Brain)

    /sɛʁ.vɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organ that controls cognitive functions in the human body.
    The brain is essential for decision-making.
    La cervelle est essentielle pour la prise de décisions.
    It is often used to refer to intelligence or the ability to think.
    She acted thoughtfully, proving she had a good brain.
    Elle a agi de manière réfléchie, prouvant qu'elle avait une bonne cervelle.
    In colloquial language, it can refer to knowledge or ideas.
    He is full of brains and always knows what to say.
    Il est plein de cervelle et sait toujours quoi dire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cerebrum', which also means 'brain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have brains
    To be intelligent or to have good ideas.
    avoir de la cervelle
    to lose one's mind
    To go crazy or lose one’s composure.
    perdre sa cervelle
    to have a bubbling brain
    To be very busy or preoccupied with ideas.
    avoir la cervelle en ébullition

    Related Words

    brain
    Main organ of thought.
    cerveau
    meninge
    Membrane that surrounds the brain.
    méninge
    neuron
    Nerve cell that transmits signals in the brain.
    neurone

    Slang Meanings

    To be smart.
    He always has solutions; he's really a guy with brains.
    Il a toujours des solutions, c'est vraiment un mec avec de la cervelle.
    Stupidity or lack of common sense.
    He lost all his brains doing that.
    Il a perdu toute sa cervelle en faisant ça.