No. 12,073 in French
tripes
"Tripes" in French means "entrails" or "intestines," often referring to edible animal offal.
In a sentence
Lors de la préparation du ragoût, la cuisinière a ajouté des tripes et des légumes frais.
While preparing the stew, the cook added tripe and fresh vegetables.
In this sentence, 'tripes' refers to the cooking ingredient, specifically the edible stomach lining, commonly used in various cuisines.
Il m'a raconté une histoire si terrifiante qu'elle m'a retourné les tripes.
He told me such a terrifying story that it turned my stomach.
Here, 'tripes' is used idiomatically to express a deep emotional disturbance or revulsion.
Quand il joue de la trompette, on sent qu'il le fait avec ses tripes.
When he plays the trumpet, you can feel he's doing it with all his guts.
In this sentence, 'tripes' metaphorically means putting one's all or maximum effort into an action, emphasizing passion and energy.
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