stomach

• Organe interne du corps où les aliments sont digérés, ou partie avant du corps située sous la poitrine.

A noun referring to the internal organ in the body where food is digested, or the front part of the body below the chest.

1. Body organA1formal

   The internal organ in the body where food is digested.

   Estomac

   • He has a pain in his stomach after eating too much.
   • The doctor examined her stomach for any issues.
   • Food stays in the stomach for a few hours.

   Synonymesbreadbasketmawtumtummy

2. Belly or abdomenA1informal

   The front part of the body below the chest, often used to refer to the area around the belly.

   Ventre, abdomen

   • She lay on her stomach to sunbathe.
   • He has a flat stomach from exercising regularly.
   • The baby's stomach was full after feeding.

   Synonymesabdomenbellybreadbasketgutmiddlemidsectionpaunchtummy

3. Appetite or desireB1informal

   A desire or inclination for something, especially food or an activity.

   appétit ou désir

   • I don't have the stomach for spicy food tonight.
   • She had no stomach for the argument.
   • He worked up a good stomach for the big meal.

   Synonymesappetitedesirefondnesshungerinclinationlikinglongingrelishtastethirst

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner la capacité à tolérer, supporter ou accepter quelque chose de désagréable ou de difficile.

A verb used to indicate the ability to tolerate, endure, or accept something unpleasant or difficult.

1. Tolerate or endureB2informal

   To be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant or difficult.

   Supporter, endurer

   • I can't stomach the sight of blood.
   • She couldn't stomach his rude behavior any longer.
   • He can't stomach spicy food at all.

   Synonymesabideacceptbearbrookcountenanceendurestandswallowtaketoleratewithstand

   Antonymesabhorloatherefuserejectspurn

2. B2formal

   To be able to digest food without feeling sick.

   Digérer (sans nausée)

   • After the surgery, he could only stomach light meals.
   • She couldn't stomach the heavy meal after being ill.
   • Some people cannot stomach dairy products.

   Synonymesdigesthold downkeep down