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    Sang (en. Blood)

    /sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Red liquid that circulates in the bodies of animals and humans.
    Blood is essential to life.
    Le sang est essentiel à la vie.
    Heredity, lineage.
    They are of the same family by blood.
    Ils sont de la même famille par le sang.
    Spilled blood, often in reference to battle or sacrifice.
    The battlefield was covered in blood.
    Le champ de bataille était couvert de sang.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sanguis', meaning 'blood'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have composure
    To remain calm in a stressful situation.
    avoir du sang-froid
    to fight like a lion
    To fight with a lot of vigor and determination.
    se battre comme un lion
    to have a hot blood
    To be passionate or easily angered.
    avoir le sang chaud

    Related Words

    sanguine
    Related to blood.
    sanguin
    bloodthirsty
    Who delights in shedding blood, cruel.
    sanguinaire
    bloody
    Which is stained or mixed with blood.
    sanguinolent

    Slang Meanings

    Informal for referring to a friend or a group of people.
    He is my blood, I can always count on him.
    Il est mon sang, je peux toujours compter sur lui.
    Used to describe a strong connection or bond.
    We are bound by blood, no matter the arguments.
    On est liés par le sang, peu importe les disputes.