French · Body & Health
"Diarrhea" in French: diarrhée
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Diarrhea in French is la diarrhée, feminine: j'ai la diarrhée. You can also say une diarrhée after a bad meal. At the pharmacy, describe symptoms simply and ask for un traitement.
Calling in sick
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How to pronounce diarrhée
Say it
dya-RAY
/dja.ʁe/
Diarrhée: dya-RAY. Double r trilled lightly; é like ay.
"Diarrhea" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la diarrhée | diarrhea The condition. | The condition. |
| j'ai la diarrhée | I have diarrhea Most common phrasing. | Most common phrasing. |
| une diarrhée | a bout of diarrhea After food or travel. | After food or travel. |
| anti-diarrhéique | anti-diarrheal Pharmacy product type. | Pharmacy product type. |
How to use diarrhée in real life
- 1Calling in sick
Je reste chez moi, j'ai la diarrhée.
I'm staying home — I have diarrhea.
J'ai la diarrhée is the set phrase.
- 2Travel tip
L'eau du robinet m'a donné une diarrhée.
The tap water gave me diarrhea.
Une diarrhée as a bout.
- 3At the pharmacy
Vous avez quelque chose contre la diarrhée ?
Do you have something for diarrhea?
Contre la diarrhée.
Mistakes English speakers make with diarrhée
Incorrect: J'ai le diarrhée.
Correct: J'ai la diarrhée.
Diarrhée is feminine: la diarrhée.
Incorrect: J'ai diarrhea.
Correct: J'ai la diarrhée.
Use diarrhée, not English diarrhea.
Good to know
French pharmacies are used to travel-stomach questions. Say j'ai la diarrhée depuis hier and ask for advice; they often recommend rehydration first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A rough travel morning
ChatPal
Tu as mauvaise mine — c'est la diarrhée ?
You look rough — is it diarrhea?
You
Oui, j'ai la diarrhée depuis la nuit.
Yes, I've had diarrhea since the night.
ChatPal
On passe à la pharmacie pour la diarrhée.
We'll stop at the pharmacy for the diarrhea.
You
Merci, j'ai besoin de me reposer aussi.
Thanks — I need to rest too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diarrhea" in French
How do you say diarrhea in French?
La diarrhée (feminine).
How do you say I have diarrhea?
J'ai la diarrhée.
Is diarrhée feminine?
Yes: la / une diarrhée.
How do you pronounce diarrhée?
dya-RAY.
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