noun
le estomac
stomach
C'est un organe du corps où la nourriture va après avoir été avalée. Il aide à la digérer.
Estomac is a French noun meaning "stomach" in English.
Meaning:
- The estomac refers to the organ in the digestive system where food is stored and begins to be broken down chemically.
- It can also be used figuratively to describe courage or the ability to "stomach" or endure something (e.g., "avoir de l'estomac" meaning to have guts or courage).
Parts of the Word:
- It comes from Latin stomachus, which itself comes from Ancient Greek στόμαχος (stómachos).
- It refers specifically to the biological organ.
Synonyms:
- In French, less common or more informal words for the stomach include ventre (belly, but more generally the abdomen).
- English synonyms: belly, abdomen (though anatomically different), gut (informal).
Antonyms:
- There's not a direct antonym since it's a part of the body, but if you consider the figurative meaning of "courage," antonyms might be lâcheté (cowardice).
Summary:
Estomac = the stomach, the upper digestive organ; also figuratively related to grit or endurance.
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Mon ami a mal à l'estomac après le repas.noun
My friend has a stomach ache after the meal.
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