French · Body & Health
"Blood" in French: sang
le sang
Blood in French is le sang, masculine. Un don de sang is a blood donation. Avoir du sang sur les mains is figurative. Sang-froid means composure.
After a cut
Il y a un peu de sang sur ton doigt.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce sang
Say it
sahng
/sɑ̃/
Sang is sahng, a nasal an sound. The final g is not a hard English g. Keep it short.
"Blood" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le sang | blood Body and medical talk. | Body and medical talk. |
| don de sang | blood donation Campaigns and hospitals. | Campaigns and hospitals. |
| sang-froid | composure / cool head Figurative compound. | Figurative compound. |
| groupe sanguin | blood type Medical forms. | Medical forms. |
How to use sang in real life
- 1After a cut
Il y a un peu de sang sur ton doigt.
There's a bit of blood on your finger.
Du sang / de sang after negation patterns vary; here de sang after un peu.
- 2Donation day
Je vais faire un don de sang demain.
I'm going to donate blood tomorrow.
Don de sang is the set phrase.
- 3Praising calm
Elle a gardé son sang-froid pendant l'incendie.
She kept her cool during the fire.
Sang-froid is composure.
Mistakes English speakers make with sang
Incorrect: Le blood coule.
Correct: Le sang coule.
Blood is sang.
Incorrect: La sang est rouge.
Correct: Le sang est rouge.
Sang is masculine: le sang.
Good to know
Don de sang drives public campaigns in France. Sang-froid is a compliment for staying calm; it is not about literal temperature.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping with a small cut
ChatPal
Il y a du sang ? Montre-moi ta main.
Is there blood? Show me your hand.
You
Juste un peu de sang. Ce n'est rien.
Just a little blood. It's nothing.
ChatPal
On nettoie et on met un pansement.
We'll clean it and put on a bandage.
You
Merci. Tu as le nécessaire ?
Thanks. Do you have what we need?
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blood" in French
What is blood in French?
Le sang (masculine).
How do I say blood donation?
Un don de sang.
What does sang-froid mean?
Composure; keeping a cool head.
How do you pronounce sang?
Sahng (nasal an).
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