heart

• Organe musculaire situé dans la poitrine qui pompe le sang dans le corps, ou métaphoriquement le centre des émotions, du courage ou de l'essence d'une chose.

A noun referring to the muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood through the circulatory system, or metaphorically to the center of emotions, courage, or core.

1. A1formalmedical

   The muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body.

   cœur (organe)

   • The doctor listened to her heart with a stethoscope.
   • Exercise is good for your heart.
   • He had a heart transplant last year.

   Synonymesticker

2. Center or coreB1formal

   The central or most important part of something.

   centre, cœur

   • This is the heart of the city.
   • The heart of the problem is poor communication.
   • The forest's heart was untouched by the fire.

   Synonymescentercentrecorecruxessencehubkernelmiddlenucleuspith

   Antonymesedgeperiphery

3. Emotion or compassionA2informal

   The emotional center; feelings of love, kindness, or courage.

   cœur (sens affectif)

   • She has a kind heart.
   • My heart goes out to the victims.
   • He lost heart after the failure.

   Synonymesaffectionbraverycompassioncourageempathyfeelingkindnesslovesoulspiritsympathytendernesswarmth

   Antonymescallousnesscoldnesscrueltyhardnessindifferencemercilessnesspitilessnessruthlessnessunfeelingness

4. A2informal

   A playing card with one or more red heart symbols.

   Cœur (carte à jouer)

   • He played the ace of hearts.
   • Hearts is my favorite card game.
   • She won with a trump heart.

   Antonymesclubdiamondspade