French word

intestin

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛstɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine noungut

Example

Il a des crampes aux intestins.

He has cramps in his gut.

Illustration for intestin (gut)

More examples

Le médecin a diagnostiqué une inflammation de l'intestin.

The doctor diagnosed an inflammation of the intestine.

Core concept

A long, folded digestive tube in the abdomen that includes the small and large intestines.

Common phrases

  • douleurs aux intestins

    intestinal pain

  • crampes aux intestins

    cramps in the intestines

Similar words

ventre: The rounded front part of the body that is visible and can be touched.
estomac: An organ that temporarily holds food and digests it with digestive juices.

Definition in French

Partie du tube digestif située dans l'abdomen, constituée de l'intestin grêle et du gros intestin, intervenant dans la digestion finale et l'absorption des nutriments.

Word origin

French intestin comes from Latin intestinum, the neuter form of intestinus, meaning 'internal', from intus, 'within'.

Usage tips

  • Intestin is masculine, so the singular form is un intestin and the plural is des intestins.

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