heartbeat

US /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/
UK /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/
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1.

battement de cœur, rythme cardiaque

a pulsation of the heart, especially as detected at the wrist or neck

:
The doctor listened to her heartbeat with a stethoscope.
Le médecin a écouté son rythme cardiaque avec un stéthoscope.
I could feel my own heartbeat in my ears.
Je pouvais sentir mon propre battement de cœur dans mes oreilles.
2.

cœur, essence, âme

the essential or most vital part of something

:
Innovation is the heartbeat of our company.
L'innovation est le cœur de notre entreprise.
The community center is the heartbeat of the neighborhood.
Le centre communautaire est le cœur du quartier.