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    Pouls (en. Pulse)

    /pul/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Regular vibration of the arteries due to heart contractions.
    The doctor took his pulse to check his heart rate.
    Le médecin a pris son pouls pour vérifier son rythme cardiaque.
    Sensations or beats felt in the arteries.
    She could feel her pulse quickening due to the exertion.
    Elle pouvait sentir son pouls s'accélérer en raison de l'effort.
    Indicator of general health status.
    An irregular pulse can be a sign of heart problems.
    Un pouls irrégulier peut être un signe de problème cardiaque.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pulsus', which means 'beating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take the pulse
    To assess the state of something.
    prendre le pouls
    Heartbeat
    Frequency of heartbeats.
    pouls cardiaque
    Weak pulse
    Indication of a health condition that may be concerning.
    pouls faible

    Related Words

    Beat
    The action of beating, referring to a rhythm.
    battement
    Rhythm
    Regular succession of events over time.
    rythme
    Heart
    Vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
    cœur

    Slang Meanings

    To be excited or nervous.
    He has his pulse racing before an interview.
    Il a le pouls qui s'emballe avant un entretien.
    To have a good rhythm or be in shape.
    After this jog, my pulse is at its best!
    Après ce jogging, j'ai le pouls au top !