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organ

/ˈɔː.ɡən/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/

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noun

Organe

A larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.

Examples :

"bodily organs"

Organes corporels

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noun

Organe

(by extension) A body of an organization dedicated to the performing of certain functions.

Examples :

"The fundraising organ of the school is responsible for organizing events to raise money for new equipment. "

L'organe de collecte de fonds de l'école est responsable de l'organisation d'événements pour collecter des fonds pour de nouveaux équipements.

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noun

Orgue

A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

Examples :

"My grandfather plays the organ every Sunday at church. "

Mon grand-père joue de l'orgue tous les dimanches à l'église.

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noun

organe, publication officielle

An official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication of an organization.

Examples :

"The school's student council publishes a monthly organ about upcoming events. "

Le conseil étudiant de l'école publie un organe mensuel sur les événements à venir.

media organization writing communication

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noun

Cactus en forme de tuyaux d'orgue

Short for organ pipe cactus.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a beautiful organ cactus. "

Le jardin de ma grand-mère possède un magnifique cactus en forme de tuyaux d'orgue.

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noun

Pénis, verge

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's organ to check for any problems. "

Le médecin a examiné le pénis du patient pour vérifier s'il y avait des problèmes.

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verb

Pourvoir d'un organe ou d'organes

To supply with an organ or organs; to fit with organs.

Examples :

"The company organed its new office with state-of-the-art computers. "

L'entreprise a pourvu son nouveau bureau d'ordinateurs à la pointe de la technologie.

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