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    L'estomac (en. The stomach)

    /lɛstoma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organ that receives and digests food.
    When I eat too much, my stomach hurts.
    Quand je mange trop, mon estomac me fait mal.
    The organ responsible for transforming food during digestion.
    The stomach produces digestive juices to break down food.
    L'estomac produit des sucs digestifs pour décomposer la nourriture.
    Figurative meaning referring to the ability to consume food.
    He has a large stomach; he can eat a lot.
    Il a un grand estomac, il peut manger beaucoup.

    Etymology

    The word 'stomach' comes from the Latin 'stomachus', which itself comes from the Greek 'stomachos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have guts
    To have the courage or audacity to face a difficult situation.
    avoir de l'estomac
    to have one's stomach in one's heels
    To be very hungry.
    avoir l'estomac dans les talons
    to worry oneself sick
    To experience worry or stress that affects digestion.
    se faire de l'estomac

    Related Words

    digestion
    The process by which food is broken down in the body.
    digestion
    food
    A substance that living beings consume for nourishment.
    nourriture
    appetite
    The desire for food.
    appétit

    Slang Meanings

    To have a stomach of steel
    She can eat anything; she has a stomach of steel.
    Elle peut tout manger, elle a un estomac en béton.
    To experience a gut punch
    When he learned the news, he felt a gut punch.
    Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il a eu un coup d'estomac.