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    L'orgue (en. The organ)

    /l‿ɔʁɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Keyboard wind instrument made up of several pipes.
    The church organ produces a majestic sound.
    L'orgue de l'église produit un son majestueux.
    Building, part of a church where the organ is located.
    The church choir is beautifully decorated around the organ.
    Le choeur de l'église est magnifiquement décoré autour de l'orgue.
    Organ in the human body, sometimes referring to poetic metaphors.
    The heart, this vital organ, beats strongly.
    Le cœur, cet orgue vital, bat avec force.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'organum', meaning instrument.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the organ
    To be very happy or in ecstasy.
    avoir l'orgue
    fairground organ
    Mechanical musical instrument.
    orgue de barbarie
    to play the organ
    To perform a musical piece on an organ.
    jouer de l'orgue

    Related Words

    organelle
    Small organelle in a cell.
    organelle
    organizer
    Person who organizes an event.
    organisateur
    organization
    Action of organizing or state of being organized.
    organisation

    Slang Meanings

    To make a fuss
    He makes a fuss over small things.
    Il se fait de l'orgue pour des petites choses.
    To talk a lot (exaggerating)
    He always starts making a fuss over his stories.
    Il se met toujours à faire de l'orgue sur ses histoires.