French · Body & Health
"Ankle" in French: cheville
la cheville
Ankle in French is la cheville. Plural les chevilles. Say J'ai mal à la cheville when it hurts, and une entorse à la cheville after a twist.
After a run
J'ai mal à la cheville droite.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cheville
Say it
shuh-VEE-yuh
/ʃə.vij/
shuh-VEE-yuh. Soft ch; stress on VEE; light final yuh.
"Ankle" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cheville | the ankle Default. | Default. |
| les chevilles | the ankles Plural. | Plural. |
| mal à la cheville | ankle pain Aches. | Aches. |
| entorse à la cheville | sprained ankle Injury. | Injury. |
How to use cheville in real life
- 1After a run
J'ai mal à la cheville droite.
My right ankle hurts.
Mal à la cheville.
- 2Sports clinic
Tu t'es fait une entorse à la cheville ?
Did you sprain your ankle?
Entorse + cheville.
- 3Trying on shoes
Ces baskets serrent un peu la cheville.
These sneakers pinch the ankle a bit.
Fit talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with cheville
Incorrect: J'ai mal au cheville.
Correct: J'ai mal à la cheville.
Cheville is feminine: la cheville, à la cheville.
Incorrect: Les chevils me font mal.
Correct: Les chevilles me font mal.
Plural is chevilles, not chevils.
Good to know
French physios and coaches talk about cheville constantly after football or trail runs. Ice is la glace; crutches are des béquilles. Don't confuse cheville (ankle) with cheville in carpentry (a peg)—context makes it clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Limping after a hike
ChatPal
Tu boites. C'est la cheville ?
You're limping. Is it the ankle?
You
Oui, j'ai tordu la cheville sur une racine.
Yes, I twisted my ankle on a root.
ChatPal
Repos un peu. On regarde ta cheville demain.
Rest a bit. We'll check your ankle tomorrow.
You
D'accord. Je mets de la glace ce soir.
Okay. I'll ice it tonight.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ankle" in French
How do you say ankle in French?
La cheville.
How do I say my ankle hurts?
J'ai mal à la cheville.
What is a sprained ankle?
Une entorse à la cheville.
How do you pronounce cheville?
shuh-VEE-yuh.
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