French · Body & Health
ventre
stomach
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The internal organ where food is digested.
Example
J'ai mal au ventre apres ce repas.
I have a stomachache after this meal.
Etymology
'Ventre' comes from the Latin 'ventrem', which means belly or stomach. Over centuries, it has consistently referred to the abdominal area in French.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ventre' is commonly used in both formal medical contexts and informal discussions about health. It is universally recognized across the Francophone world.