heart
gb/hˈɑɹt/ us/hˈɑɹt/
A2
Anglais
~ 700
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
Main organ that pumps blood
The organ in the body that moves blood around.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s heart
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'heart' (the organ) with 'hurt' (to cause pain) because they sound similar.
Synonymes
cardiac organ (More technical term used in medical contexts.)
Antonymes
artificial heart (A mechanical replacement for the natural heart.)
Collocations
heart rate
|heart attack
|heart disease
|beat of the heart
Thèmes
health
|biology
|human body
|body
Exemples
- The surgeon operated on his heart to repair a valve.
- Her heart beats faster when she runs.
- The doctor listened to the patient's heart with a stethoscope.
- He suffered a heart attack last year.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The heart moves blood in the body.
- My heart beats fast when I run.
- She has a healthy heart.
- The doctor checks my heart.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Central or most important part
The middle or most important part of something.
Schéma d’usage :
the heart of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners overuse 'heart' for 'center' even when 'center' is more literal and accurate.
Synonymes
core (Refers to the innermost or most essential part, often interchangeable.)
Antonymes
edge (Refers to the outer limit or periphery, opposite of central part.)
Collocations
heart of the city
|heart of the matter
|at the heart
Thèmes
geography
|metaphor
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- They live in the heart of London.
- The heart of the problem is poor communication.
- At the heart of the plan is a desire to help the community.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We live in the heart of the town.
- This is the heart of the story.
- The park is in the heart of the city.
Nom
B1
entity
3
Center of emotions and feelings
A way to talk about feelings and kindness inside a person.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse literal and figurative uses, thinking 'heart' always refers to the physical organ.
Synonymes
spirit (Refers more broadly to one's inner self or character, not just emotions.)
Antonymes
coldness (Lack of warmth or affection.)
Collocations
kind heart
|broken heart
|win someone's heart
Thèmes
emotions
|relationships
Exemples
- She has a good heart and always helps others.
- His words broke her heart.
- He spoke from the heart during his speech.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She has a warm heart.
- He broke my heart.
- I speak from my heart.
Nom
A2
entity
4
Playing card suit with red hearts
One group of cards in a deck, marked with a red heart shape.
Synonymes
hearts suit (Full name used to specify suit in cards.)
Antonymes
spades (Another suit in playing cards, opposite in symbol and color.)
Collocations
ace of hearts
|queen of hearts
Thèmes
games
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Exemples
- I have three hearts in my hand.
- The queen of hearts is my favorite card.
- He led with a heart in the first trick.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I play a heart card.
- She has many hearts in her hand.
- The king of hearts is on the table.
Nom
A2
entity
5
Shape symbolizing love or affection
A simple picture shape used to mean love or romance.
Synonymes
love symbol (Refers more generally to any symbol representing love.)
Collocations
draw a heart
|heart emoji
Thèmes
symbols
|emotions
|relationships
|communication
Exemples
- She drew a big red heart on the card.
- Send me a heart emoji if you agree.
- The necklace has a silver heart pendant.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I draw a red heart.
- He sends me a heart emoji.
- Her ring has a gold heart.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
heart
API
GB/hˈɑɹt/
US/hˈɑɹt/
Syllabes et accentuation
heart (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (heart)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: heart
- Plural: heart, hearts
Famille de mots
Expressions
at heart
1/ˈæt hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
In true character or nature
Used to say what someone is really like inside, not how they act outside.
Exemples
- He seems strict, but he's kind at heart.
- She's an adventurer at heart, even though she works in an office.
break someone's heart
1/bɹˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌnz hˈɑɹt/
idiom
Cause deep emotional pain
To make someone very sad, especially in love or friendship.
Exemples
- It broke my heart to see her leave.
- He broke her heart when he ended the relationship.
cross my heart (and hope to die)
1/kɹˈɔs mˈaɪ hˈɑɹt ˈænd hˈoʊp tə dˈaɪ/
idiom
informal
Make sincere promise or swear truthfully
A phrase children often use to promise that what they say is true.
Exemples
- I didn't take your book — cross my heart!
- Cross my heart, I'll be there on time.
from the bottom of my heart
1/fɹˈʌm ðə bˈɑtəm əv mˈaɪ hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
With complete sincerity and emotion
Used to say something with deep honesty and feeling.
Exemples
- I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help.
- From the bottom of my heart, I wish you happiness.
have a change of heart
1/hˈæv ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv hˈɑɹt/
idiom
Change opinion or feeling about something
To change your mind or how you feel about something.
Exemples
- She had a change of heart and decided not to sell her house.
- I was going to quit, but I had a change of heart.