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

IPA^(key): /sɛʁ.vɛl/
audio (file)

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 le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Middle French

Etymology

From Old French cervele.

Noun

cervelle f (plural cervelles)

brain (anatomy)

Descendants

French: cervelle

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