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kidney in French

kidney in French is rein, rognon — kidney means one of two bean-shaped organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.

kidney in French

rein
noun
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
rognon
noun
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.
rognon
noun
This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.
rein
noun
This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.

What does "kidney" mean?

  1. noun One of two bean-shaped organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
    "The doctor explained that a stone had blocked her kidney and caused the pain."
  2. noun A person's general character, nature, or temperament — an older, less common usage.
    "The old novel describes a vicar of a gentle kidney who never raised his voice."
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kidney in a sentence

  • The doctor explained that a stone had blocked her kidney and caused the pain.
  • She donated one of her kidneys to her brother.
  • The old novel describes a vicar of a gentle kidney who never raised his voice.
  • People of that kidney rarely admit they are wrong.

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What is "kidney" in French?
"kidney" in French is rein, rognon. kidney means: One of two bean-shaped organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
How do you use "kidney" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor explained that a stone had blocked her kidney and caused the pain." In French, "kidney" is rein, rognon.
Are there other ways to say "kidney" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "kidney": rein, rognon.
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