cervelle
French
Etymology
From Middle French cervelle, from Old French cervele, from Latin cerebella, the plural of cerebellum (whence French cerveau) reinterpreted as a feminine singular.
Pronunciation
Noun
cervelle f (plural cervelles)
- (archaic or derogatory) brain (organ of thought)
- utilise ta cervelle, banane !
- use your brain, idiot!
- (cooking) brains
Synonyms
- (brain): cerveau
Further reading
- “cervelle”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
Middle French
Etymology
From Old French cervele.
Noun
cervelle f (plural cervelles)
- brain (anatomy)
Descendants
- French: cervelle
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