Cœurs (en. Hearts)

/kœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Muscular organ that ensures the circulation of blood.
The doctor examined his heart.
Le médecin a examiné son cœur.
Seat of emotions and feelings.
She has a big heart and always helps others.
Elle a un grand cœur et aide toujours les autres.
Figure or symbol representing love.
They exchanged hearts as a sign of affection.
Ils ont échangé des cœurs en signe d'affection.

Etymology

From Latin 'cor', 'cordis', meaning heart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a heart of gold
To be very generous.
avoir le cœur sur la main
to have a heart of gold
To be very kind-hearted.
avoir un cœur d'or
to have a broken heart
To be very sad due to a breakup.
avoir le cœur brisé

Related Words

cardiac
Related to the heart.
cardiaque
heartwood
Said of something that touches deeply.
encœur
palm heart
Edible plant derived from a palm tree.
cœur de palmier

Slang Meanings

Affectionate or tender.
He is really a sweetheart.
Il est vraiment un petit cœur.
A very nice person.
He’s a heart, he helps everyone.
C'est un cœur, il aide tout le monde.