la tempe
temple
Aliment d’origine indonésienne fait de graines de soja fermentées, riche en protéines et utilisé comme substitut de viande.
The French word "tempe" refers to the side part of the head, specifically the flat area on either side of the forehead, near the eyes and above the cheekbones. In English, it’s called the "temple" (the same word).
Meaning:
- Anatomically, "tempe" is the part of the skull between the forehead and the ear.
- It is important in expressions related to headaches or feeling tired, for example: "avoir mal aux tempes" (to have pain in the temples).
Synonyms or related words:
- "Front" means "forehead," which is the area above the eyes but more in the center rather than the sides.
- "Joue" means "cheek," situated below the “tempe.”
- There isn’t a perfect synonym for "tempe," as it refers to a specific anatomical location.
So, "tempe" specifically refers to the side region of the forehead, a distinct area from the forehead ("front") or cheek ("joue").
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Examples
Une douleur légère apparaît sur la tempe après une longue journée.noun
A slight pain appears on the temple after a long day.
Marie a touché sa tempe gauche parce qu’elle avait un peu mal.noun
Marie touched her left temple because she had a bit of pain.
Paul ressent parfois une douleur légère sur la tempe quand il manque de repos.noun
Paul sometimes feels a slight pain on his temple when he lacks rest.
Pendant la réunion, ma tempe a commencé à vibrer légèrement.noun
During the meeting, my temple started to throb slightly.
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