English–French

“amputate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃pyte/

Example

Le chirurgien doit amputer la jambe.

The surgeon must amputate the leg.

Illustration for amputer (amputate)

How to say “amputate” in French

“Amputate” in French is amputer.

A surgeon removing a limb, or a tool cutting away one section of an object.

Full entry for amputer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with amputer

Les sauveteurs ont dû amputer un membre coincé pour dégager la victime.

The rescuers had to amputate a trapped limb to free the victim.

Tips for using amputer

  • Amputer is a regular transitive -er verb, as in amputer la jambe, and it takes avoir in the passé composé.

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