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heart (the organ)
heart (symbol/shape)
the hearts suit in playing cards
Après l'accident, son cœur a été examiné par les médecins.
After the accident, his heart was examined by the doctors.
core, centre (of a place, issue, feeling)
courage/compassion (in expressions like avoir du cœur, avoir le cœur sur la main)
Notes
GENERAL INFO
cœur (masculine noun) means "heart." It can also refer to the "core" or "centre" of something, or the suit "hearts" in cards.
USAGE
You'll hear it in many expressions: "par cœur" (by heart/from memory), "avoir le cœur brisé" (to have a broken heart), or "au fond du cœur" (deep down in one's heart). It signifies emotion, memory, or a central point.
TRAPS
Be careful not to confuse cœur with "chœur" (choir). Both are pronounced similarly /kœʁ/. Remember cœur is masculine: "mon cœur," "un grand cœur."