Coeurs (en. Hearts)

/kœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

The heart is located between the lungs.

Le cœur est situé entre les poumons.

Figurative sense referring to a person's emotions and feelings.

She has a big heart, always ready to help others.

Elle a un grand cœur, toujours prête à aider les autres.

Symbol of love and emotional relationships.

He gave a chocolate heart for Valentine's Day.

Il a offert un cœur en chocolat pour la Saint-Valentin.

Comes from the Latin 'cor', which means 'heart'.

to have a heart

To be generous or kind.

avoir du cœur

to cleanse one's heart

To free oneself from regrets or remorse.

laver son cœur

broken heart

Refers to a person who has experienced romantic disappointment.

cœur brisé

to speak with an open heart

To speak sincerely and without reservation.

parler à cœur ouvert

faithful heart

Refers to a loyal and devoted person.

cœur fidèle

ardent heart

Indicates strong passion.

cœur ardent

stone heart

Refers to a person who lacks sensitivity.

cœur de pierre

Chicken-hearted

He has a chicken heart; he doesn't know how to take risks.

Il a un cœur de poulet, il ne sait pas prendre de risques.

Heart in pieces

After their breakup, she felt like she had a heart in pieces.

Après leur rupture, elle se sentait avec un cœur en miettes.