French word

estomac

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛstoma/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstomach

Example

J'ai mal à l'estomac.

My stomach hurts.

Illustration for estomac (stomach)

More examples

Après le repas, j'ai des brûlures d'estomac.

After the meal, I have heartburn.

Core concept

A flexible muscular chamber that receives swallowed food and mixes it with acid and enzymes.

Common phrases

  • avoir mal à l'estomac

    have a stomachache

  • brûlures d'estomac

    heartburn

  • crampes d'estomac

    stomach cramps

Similar words

ventre: The abdominal area, often mentioned when describing stomach aches or bloating.
bidon: A casual word for a belly or rounded stomach.

Definition in French

Organe creux situé dans l'abdomen qui stocke les aliments et commence leur digestion grâce aux acides et aux enzymes.

Word origin

Estomac preserves the Latin stomachus through Old French, with the Latin form tracing back to Greek stomachos, meaning the throat or passage near the mouth.

Usage tips

  • For pain, avoir mal à l'estomac identifies the stomach, while avoir mal au ventre covers the belly more generally.

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