noun
le sang
blood
C'est le liquide rouge qui circule dans le corps et qui transporte l'oxygène et les nutriments.
Word: sang
Language: French
Meaning:
- Sang (noun, masculine):
Means "blood" in English.
It refers to the red fluid circulating in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrates, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues.
Parts / Composition:
- The word "sang" comes from Latin "sanguis," which also means blood.
- It is pronounced [sɑ̃], with a nasal vowel sound.
Usage:
- Le sang coule — The blood flows
- Donner son sang — To donate blood
- Se mettre en sang — To start bleeding
Synonyms:
- There are no exact synonyms as it specifies the biological fluid, but more poetic or figurative terms may include:
- hémoglobine (hemoglobin): a component of blood but not interchangeable for "sang"
- vital liquide or liquide vital (vital fluid) used poetically
Antonyms:
There is no direct antonym for "blood," but in a conceptual sense:
- absence de sang (lack of blood) or anémie (anemia) refer to lack of or deficiency of blood.
Other possible meanings:
- In English: The past tense and past participle of the verb "sing" is "sang," but in French, this word strictly refers to blood.
Summary:
"Sang" in French means the vital red fluid "blood" in biological contexts. It is an important term in medicine, biology, and figurative expressions.
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Examples
Le sang coule dans ses veines.noun
The blood flows in his veins.
Mon sang est rouge.noun
My blood is red.
Voici un peu de sang sur le papier.noun
Here is a bit of blood on the paper.
Marie voit du sang sur sa main.noun
Marie sees blood on her hand.
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