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    Ventres (en. Bellies)

    /vɑ̃tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The abdominal cavity of a living being, where organs such as the stomach and intestines are located.
    She has a stomachache after eating too much.
    Elle a mal au ventre après avoir trop mangé.
    The inside or lower part of an object, often related to a rounded shape.
    The belly of the bottle is very wide.
    Le ventre de la bouteille est très large.
    In terms of reproduction, the belly can refer to gestation.
    She has a round belly because she is pregnant.
    Elle a un ventre rond parce qu'elle est enceinte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'venter', which means 'belly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cry in one's belly
    To express inner pain without showing it.
    pleurer dans son ventre
    to have an empty stomach
    To be hungry.
    avoir le ventre creux
    to earn one's bread and keep
    To earn enough to live.
    gagner son pain et son ventre

    Related Words

    belly to the ground
    Adverb meaning at full speed.
    ventre à terre
    full belly
    State of fullness after eating.
    ventre plein
    belly of the sea
    Lower part of the water, often used in literature.
    ventre de la mer

    Slang Meanings

    Bloated belly
    After a hearty meal, I have a bloated belly.
    Après un repas copieux, j'ai le ventre ballonné.
    beer belly
    He has gained a lot of weight; it looks like he has a beer belly.
    Il a pris beaucoup de poids, on dirait qu'il a un ventre de bière.