French · Body & Health
"Stomach" in French: estomac
l'estomac
Note: belly: le ventre
Stomach in French is l'estomac, masculine. J'ai mal à l'estomac means I have a stomachache. Le ventre is more belly; the headword here is estomac.
After a heavy meal
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How to pronounce estomac
Say it
leh-stoh-MAH
/lɛs.tɔ.ma/
Estomac is eh-stoh-MAH; final c is silent. L'estomac is leh-stoh-MAH.
"Stomach" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'estomac | the stomach Default with elision. | Default with elision. |
| mal à l'estomac | stomachache Feeling sick. | Feeling sick. |
| à jeun l'estomac | on an empty stomach Medicine instructions (often à jeun). | Medicine instructions (often à jeun). |
| estomac fragile | sensitive stomach Food talk. | Food talk. |
How to use estomac in real life
- 1After a heavy meal
J'ai mal à l'estomac.
I have a stomachache.
Mal à l'estomac.
- 2Pharmacy
Vous avez quelque chose pour l'estomac ?
Do you have something for the stomach?
Pour l'estomac.
- 3Nervous before a talk
J'ai l'estomac noué.
I have a knot in my stomach.
L'estomac noué.
Mistakes English speakers make with estomac
Incorrect: Le estomac.
Correct: L'estomac.
Use elision: l'estomac.
Incorrect: J'ai mal au ventre when you mean medical stomach.
Correct: J'ai mal à l'estomac.
Estomac is the organ; ventre is more belly — use estomac for this headword.
Good to know
Everyday ache talk often uses ventre (mal au ventre). Estomac sounds a bit more precise or medical, and shows up on medicine leaflets.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling unwell after lunch
ChatPal
Ça va ? Tu as l'air pâle.
You okay? You look pale.
You
J'ai mal à l'estomac.
I have a stomachache.
ChatPal
Tu veux t'asseoir ? L'estomac déteste la position debout là.
Want to sit? The stomach hates standing right now.
You
Oui. Plus de dessert pour moi.
Yes. No more dessert for me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stomach" in French
How do you say stomach in French?
L'estomac.
How do you say stomachache?
J'ai mal à l'estomac.
Is ventre the same?
Ventre is more belly; estomac is the stomach organ.
How do you pronounce estomac?
Eh-stoh-MAH (silent c).
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