navel

US /ˈneɪ.vəl/
UK /ˈneɪ.vəl/
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1.

nombril

a small, usually depressed scar in the middle of the abdomen, marking the point of attachment of the umbilical cord to the fetus

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The baby's navel healed quickly after birth.
Le nombril du bébé a guéri rapidement après la naissance.
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She has a small piercing in her navel.
Elle a un petit piercing au nombril.
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belly buttonumbilicus
2.

centre, cœur

the central part or point of something

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The city was considered the navel of the empire.
La ville était considérée comme le centre de l'empire.
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He believed his hometown was the navel of the universe.
Il croyait que sa ville natale était le centre de l'univers.
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centercorehubmiddle
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navel orange