Kilo Lingo

le

masculine

/kœʁ/

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Translation

heart

Word origin

From Latin cor ('heart'). The same root gave English 'cordial', 'courage' and 'concord'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cor
English cognates
cordial, courage, concord

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcoeurs

Examples

, .

He is very generous, he gives to everyone.

.

My heart beats very fast when I see you.

brise partant .

She broke his heart by leaving without a word.

poème .

Learn this poem by heart for tomorrow morning.

, cloches .

In the heart of the city, you can hear the bells ringing.

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This word is part of lesson 11.