Poumons (en. Lungs)

/pu.mɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Respiratory organs of a human being.

The lungs are essential for breathing.

Les poumons sont essentiels pour la respiration.

Spongy organ that allows for gas exchange.

It is important to take care of one's lungs.

Il est important de prendre soin de ses poumons.

Part of the respiratory system.

Pollution can impair lung function.

La pollution peut altérer le fonctionnement des poumons.

From Latin 'pulmones', meaning 'the lungs'.

to have lungs of steel

To be able to breathe easily under exertion.

avoir des poumons en béton

to take deep breaths

To enjoy nature or fresh air.

prendre ses poumons

iron lungs

To have a large lung capacity.

poumons de fer

respiration

Process by which organisms exchange gases.

respiration

asthma

Chronic respiratory disease that can affect the lungs.

asthme

bronchi

Tubes that carry air to and from the lungs.

bronches

To be in good lung health.

He has lungs of steel after running so much.

Il a des poumons d'acier après avoir couru autant.

To have trouble breathing.

With this weather, I have lungs like old beams.

Avec ce climat, j'ai des poumons de vieilles charpentes.