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"Lung" in French: poumon
le poumon
Lung in French is le poumon; usually you hear the plural les poumons. Say respirer à plein poumons for breathing deeply.
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How to pronounce poumon
Say it
poo-MOHN
/pu.mɔ̃/
poo-MOHN. Nasal on; soft p, French ou.
"Lung" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le poumon | the lung Singular. | Singular. |
| les poumons | the lungs Default plural. | Default plural. |
| à plein poumons | with full lungs / deeply Breathing idiom. | Breathing idiom. |
| une infection pulmonaire | a lung infection Medical related form. | Medical related form. |
How to use poumon in real life
- 1Doctor check
Le poumon gauche est un peu irrité.
The left lung is a bit irritated.
Le poumon singular.
- 2After a run
Mes poumons brûlent après la côte.
My lungs are burning after the hill.
Mes poumons plural.
- 3Fresh air
Respire à plein poumons, l'air est bon ici.
Breathe deeply—the air is good here.
Idiom with poumons.
Mistakes English speakers make with poumon
Incorrect: La poumon.
Correct: Le poumon.
Poumon is masculine.
Incorrect: Mes lungs.
Correct: Mes poumons.
Use poumons, not English lungs.
Good to know
Campaigns against smoking talk about les poumons constantly. À plein poumons also shows up in songs and sports commentary for full-throated effort.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching breath after climbing stairs
ChatPal
Tes poumons vont bien ?
Are your lungs okay?
You
Oui, mais un poumon proteste un peu.
Yes, but one lung is protesting a bit.
ChatPal
On fait une pause avant l'étage suivant.
We'll pause before the next floor.
You
Bonne idée.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lung" in French
How do you say lung in French?
Le poumon.
What is the plural?
Les poumons.
What does à plein poumons mean?
Breathing fully / with full lungs.
How do you pronounce poumon?
poo-MOHN.
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