French · Body & Health
"Infection" in French: infection
l'infection
Infection in French is l'infection, feminine. J'ai une infection means I have an infection. Une infection urinaire is a UTI in everyday speech.
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How to pronounce infection
Say it
lan-fek-SYOHN
/ɛ̃.fɛk.sjɔ̃/
Infection: an-fek-SYOHN. Soft c before t; -tion like syohn. With article: lan-fek-SYOHN.
"Infection" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'infection | the infection With elision. | With elision. |
| une infection | an infection Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| infection urinaire | urinary tract infection Common diagnosis talk. | Common diagnosis talk. |
| risque d'infection | risk of infection Wound care. | Wound care. |
How to use infection in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Le médecin pense à une infection.
The doctor thinks it's an infection.
Une infection.
- 2Pharmacy advice
Surveille la plaie pour éviter une infection.
Watch the wound to avoid an infection.
Prevention.
- 3Calling in sick
J'ai une infection et un peu de fièvre.
I have an infection and a bit of fever.
Self-report.
Mistakes English speakers make with infection
Incorrect: Le infection est grave.
Correct: L'infection est grave.
Use elision: l'infection.
Incorrect: J'ai un infection.
Correct: J'ai une infection.
Infection is feminine: une.
Good to know
French GPs talk infection, inflammation, and sometimes virus separately. Antibiotics need a prescription. For minor cuts, people say surveiller l'infection aloud when changing a bandage.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a clinic appointment
ChatPal
Alors, c'était quoi ? Une infection ?
So what was it? An infection?
You
Oui, une infection légère. Pas besoin d'hôpital.
Yes, a mild infection. No need for the hospital.
ChatPal
Bon. Si l'infection empire, tu rappelles.
Good. If the infection gets worse, you call back.
You
D'accord. J'ai déjà le traitement.
Okay. I already have the treatment.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Infection" in French
How do you say infection in French?
L'infection.
Is infection masculine or feminine?
Feminine: une infection.
How do you say urinary infection?
Une infection urinaire.
How do you pronounce infection?
an-fek-SYOHN.
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