English–French

“brain” in French

French

Alsocérébral

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁvo/

Example

Mon cerveau a besoin de repos.

My brain needs rest.

Illustration for cerveau (brain)

How to say “brain” in French

“Brain” in French is cerveau.

A living control center inside the head that turns sensory input into memories, reasoning, and action.

Full entry for cerveau: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cerveau

Il est clair qu'il a du cerveau quand il explique ça.

It is clear that he has brains when he explains that.

Tips for using cerveau

  • In casual French, tête often refers to the head or mind, while cerveau can sound more anatomical or formal.

Other French words for “brain”

L'accident a provoqué des lésions cérébrales.

The accident caused brain lesions.

“brain” in other languages