French · Body & Health
"Blood pressure" in French: tension
la tension
Note: also: la tension artérielle
Blood pressure in French is la tension — everyday clinic word. Doctors may say la tension artérielle, but tension must appear. Prendre la tension means to take blood pressure.
GP checkup
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How to pronounce tension
Say it
lah tahn-SYOHN
/la tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
La tension: lah tahn-SYOHN. Soft nasal on sion.
"Blood pressure" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la tension | blood pressure Default everyday. | Default everyday. |
| la tension artérielle | arterial blood pressure Fuller clinical. | Fuller clinical. |
| prendre la tension | to take blood pressure Procedure. | Procedure. |
| tension élevée / basse | high / low blood pressure Results. | Results. |
How to use tension in real life
- 1GP checkup
On va prendre la tension d'abord.
We'll take the blood pressure first.
Tension appears.
- 2Pharmacy machine
Ma tension est un peu haute ce matin.
My blood pressure is a bit high this morning.
Result talk.
- 3Hospital ward
L'infirmière note la tension toutes les heures.
The nurse notes blood pressure every hour.
Monitoring.
Mistakes English speakers make with tension
Incorrect: La pression sanguine (as the only habit).
Correct: La tension.
Everyday French clinics say la tension.
Incorrect: Le tension.
Correct: La tension.
Tension is feminine: la.
Good to know
French GPs and pharmacies talk la tension constantly; tension artérielle appears on forms. High blood pressure is hypertension, but patients still say j'ai la tension un peu haute.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the doctor's office
ChatPal
Ils vont mesurer la tension ?
Are they going to measure blood pressure?
You
Oui — on prend la tension à chaque visite.
Yes—they take blood pressure every visit.
ChatPal
Ma tension était bonne la dernière fois.
My blood pressure was good last time.
You
Croisons les doigts.
Fingers crossed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blood pressure" in French
How do you say blood pressure in French?
La tension.
Fuller clinical term?
La tension artérielle.
How do you say take blood pressure?
Prendre la tension.
How do you pronounce tension?
tahn-SYOHN.
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