French · Body & Health
"Allergy" in French: allergie
l'allergie
Allergy in French is l'allergie, feminine. J'ai une allergie aux arachides means I have a peanut allergy. Allergique à… describes the person.
Restaurant
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How to pronounce allergie
Say it
lah-lehr-ZHEE
/la.lɛʁ.ʒi/
ah-lehr-ZHEE. Soft g (zh); final ie like ee. With elision: lah-lehr-ZHEE.
"Allergy" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'allergie | the allergy Default noun. | Default noun. |
| avoir une allergie | to have an allergy Medical talk. | Medical talk. |
| allergique à… | allergic to… Person description. | Person description. |
| allergie alimentaire | food allergy Menus and forms. | Menus and forms. |
How to use allergie in real life
- 1Restaurant
J'ai une allergie aux fruits de mer.
I have a shellfish allergy.
Une allergie à…
- 2Doctor
Cette allergie me donne des plaques.
This allergy gives me rashes.
Cette allergie.
- 3Friend warning
Attention, il a une forte allergie au pollen.
Careful — he has a strong pollen allergy.
Allergie au.
Mistakes English speakers make with allergie
Incorrect: J'ai un allergie.
Correct: J'ai une allergie.
Allergie is feminine.
Incorrect: Je suis allergie aux chats.
Correct: Je suis allergique aux chats. / J'ai une allergie aux chats.
Person = allergique; noun = allergie.
Good to know
Menus often list allergènes. Servers ask vous avez des allergies ? Spring brings plaintes about allergie au pollen across France.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering carefully
ChatPal
Tu as une allergie à signaler ?
Do you have an allergy to mention?
You
Oui, une allergie aux noix.
Yes, a nut allergy.
ChatPal
Je le dis au serveur.
I'll tell the waiter.
You
Merci, c'est important.
Thanks, it's important.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Allergy" in French
How do you say allergy in French?
L'allergie.
How do you say I'm allergic to…?
Je suis allergique à…
Gender?
Feminine: une allergie.
How do you pronounce allergie?
ah-lehr-ZHEE.
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