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    Foie (en. Liver)

    /fwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organ found in animals, responsible for various metabolic functions.
    The liver is essential for detoxifying the blood.
    Le foie est essentiel pour la détoxification du sang.
    Liver, in cooking, often refers to foie gras, a luxury product.
    We enjoyed a dish made with foie gras during dinner.
    Nous avons dégusté un plat à base de foie gras lors du dîner.
    The liver is involved in bile production.
    The bile produced by the liver helps in digesting fats.
    La bile produite par le foie aide à digérer les graisses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hepar', derived from Greek 'hēpar', referring to the organ in animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have guts
    to have courage, bravery.
    avoir du foie
    to make foie gras
    to prepare foie gras or create something luxurious.
    faire du foie gras
    to break someone's spirit
    to have a negative reaction or to exhaust one's reserves.
    casser du foie

    Related Words

    hepatic
    Related to the liver.
    hépatique
    bile
    Digestive liquid produced by the liver.
    bile
    cirrhosis
    Liver disease characterized by tissue degradation.
    cirrhose

    Slang Meanings

    To have guts
    He really has guts to face this difficult situation.
    Il a vraiment du foie pour affronter cette situation difficile.
    To go all out
    He is going all out by risking everything in this match.
    Il joue son foie en risquant tout dans ce match.