🇫🇷 How to say

“heart” in French

cœur
Illustration of "heart" in a French cultural setting
A young child hands their grandmother a hand-drawn card with a large red heart in the center. The grandmother's eyes lig…

Usage note

While 'cœur' literally means the physical heart, it's also used for emotions and character, much like in English. For example, 'avoir mal au cœur' means to feel nauseous, not a heartache.

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