brain cell

• Neurone ou cellule nerveuse située dans le cerveau, qui traite et transmet l'information par signaux électriques et chimiques ; également utilisé de manière informelle pour désigner une unité d'intelligence ou de capacité mentale.

A neuron or nerve cell found in the brain that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals; also used informally to refer to a unit of intelligence or mental capacity.

1. NeuronB2formal

   A specialized cell in the brain that transmits nerve impulses and processes information.

   neurone

   • Each brain cell communicates with thousands of others.
   • Damage to brain cells can affect memory and movement.
   • Scientists are studying how brain cells regenerate.

2. Intelligence or mental capacityB2slang

   Used humorously or informally to refer to a unit of intelligence or mental ability.

   cellule cérébrale (figure humoristique)

   • I think I lost a brain cell after reading that confusing article.
   • He doesn't have a single brain cell left after that long night.
   • Use your last brain cell to figure this out.