French · Body & Health
"Diabetes" in French: diabète
le diabète
Diabetes in French is le diabète, masculine. Diabète de type 1 or type 2 appears in medical talk. J'ai un diabète means I have diabetes in everyday speech.
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How to pronounce diabète
Say it
dyah-BET
/dja.bɛt/
Diabète: dyah-BET. Stress on the last syllable; final e is light.
"Diabetes" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le diabète | diabetes Default noun. | Default noun. |
| diabète de type 2 | type 2 diabetes Medical label. | Medical label. |
| avoir le diabète | to have diabetes Living with it. | Living with it. |
| glycémie | blood sugar Related checks. | Related checks. |
How to use diabète in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Mon père a le diabète depuis dix ans.
My father has had diabetes for ten years.
Avoir le diabète.
- 2Label reading
Avec mon diabète, je regarde le sucre.
With my diabetes, I watch the sugar.
Mon diabète in self-care.
- 3Friend check-in
Ton diabète est bien suivi en ce moment ?
Is your diabetes being monitored well right now?
Ton diabète.
Mistakes English speakers make with diabète
Incorrect: La diabète.
Correct: Le diabète.
Diabète is masculine.
Incorrect: J'ai diabetes.
Correct: J'ai le diabète.
Use diabète, not English.
Good to know
Pharmacies and labs handle glycémie checks routinely. Food labels highlight sucres; people with diabète often mention it when ordering or at restaurants without drama.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing dessert at a café
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Tu prends un gâteau ?
Are you having cake?
You
Non, à cause du diabète je reste sur un thé.
No, because of diabetes I'm sticking to tea.
ChatPal
OK. Ton diabète, tu le gères bien ?
OK. Are you managing your diabetes well?
You
Oui, je surveille, pas de panique.
Yes, I monitor it — no panic.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diabetes" in French
How do you say diabetes in French?
Le diabète.
How do you say I have diabetes?
J'ai le diabète.
Type 1 or type 2?
Diabète de type 1 / de type 2.
How do you pronounce diabète?
dyah-BET.
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