cœur

le cœur
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. heart
Le cardiologue a dit à mon grand-père que son cœur était en bonne santé.The cardiologist told my grandfather that his heart was healthy.
a. heart
Les chercheurs tentent d'identifier le cœur du problème.The researchers are trying to identify the heart of the issue.
b. center
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Le livre plonge le lecteur au cœur de l'enquête.With this book, the reader is immersed in the center of the investigation.
c. centre
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Notre hôtel se trouve au cœur du parc national.Our hotel is located in the centre of the national park.
d. core
Nos volontaires sont le cœur de l'association.Our volunteers are the core of the organization.
a. hearts
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Si tu pioches la dame de cœur, tu gagnes la partie !If you draw the queen of hearts, you'll win the game!
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(term of endearment; used with "mon")
a. honey
Mon cœur, mets ton manteau. C'est l'heure de rentrer !Honey, put your coat on. It's time to go home!
b. sweetheart
Salut, mon cœur ! T'as passé une bonne journée ?Hi, sweetheart! Did you have a good day?
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