French · Body & Health
"Throat" in French: gorge
la gorge
Throat in French is la gorge, feminine : mal à la gorge means a sore throat. Gorge also means gorge as a canyon, but body talk is the everyday default.
Calling in sick
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How to pronounce gorge
Say it
lah gorzh
/ɡɔʁʒ/
Gorzh. Soft g like measure before e, French r. La gorge: lah gorzh.
"Throat" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la gorge | the throat Body part. | Body part. |
| mal à la gorge | a sore throat Illness. | Illness. |
| j'ai mal à la gorge | I have a sore throat Symptom. | Symptom. |
| gorge irritée | irritated throat Pharmacy talk. | Pharmacy talk. |
How to use gorge in real life
- 1Calling in sick
J'ai mal à la gorge depuis hier.
I've had a sore throat since yesterday.
Mal à la gorge.
- 2Pharmacy
Vous avez quelque chose pour la gorge ?
Do you have something for the throat?
Pour la gorge.
- 3After shouting
Ma gorge est sèche après le concert.
My throat is dry after the concert.
Ma gorge.
Mistakes English speakers make with gorge
Incorrect: J'ai mal au gorge.
Correct: J'ai mal à la gorge.
Gorge is feminine: à la gorge.
Incorrect: Le gorge me fait mal.
Correct: La gorge me fait mal.
Use la gorge.
Good to know
French pharmacies stock pastilles pour la gorge and people ask pharmacists freely. Mal à la gorge is one of the first illness phrases learners need in winter.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a friend with a cold
ChatPal
Ta gorge va mieux ?
Is your throat better?
You
Un peu. J'ai encore mal à la gorge.
A bit. My throat still hurts.
ChatPal
Prends un thé. Ça adoucit la gorge.
Have some tea. It soothes the throat.
You
Oui, avec du miel.
Yes, with honey.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Throat" in French
How do I say sore throat?
Mal à la gorge.
Is gorge feminine?
Yes: la gorge.
Does gorge mean canyon too?
Yes in geography. Body context is clear in illness talk.
How do you pronounce gorge?
Gorzh.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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