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bowel

/baʊl/

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noun

Intestin, boyau

A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.

Examples :

"My grandmother's doctor said she needed to improve her bowel movements to feel better. "

Le médecin de ma grand-mère a dit qu'elle devait améliorer ses mouvements intestinaux pour se sentir mieux.

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noun

Entrailles, intestins

(in the plural) The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's bowel sounds to check for any digestive problems. "

Le médecin a examiné les bruits intestinaux du patient pour vérifier s'il y avait des problèmes digestifs.

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noun

Intestins, entrailles

(in the plural) The (deep) interior of something.

Examples :

"The treasures were stored in the bowels of the ship."

Les trésors étaient entreposés dans les entrailles du navire.

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noun

entrailles, viscères

(in the plural) The seat of pity or the gentler emotions; pity or mercy.

Examples :

"The principal, though strict, listened to the student's heartfelt apology and felt his bowels stirred with compassion, deciding to reduce the suspension. "

Le principal, bien que strict, écouta les excuses sincères de l'élève et sentit ses entrailles s'émouvoir de compassion, décidant de réduire la suspension.

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noun

Descendants, enfants

(in plural) offspring

Examples :

""Abraham's bowel were said to be as numerous as the stars in the sky." "

On disait que les descendants d'Abraham étaient aussi nombreux que les étoiles dans le ciel.

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verb

Éventrer

Examples :

"The angry mob, enraged by the betrayal, vowed to bowel the traitor. "

La foule en colère, furieuse de la trahison, jura d'éventrer le traître.

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