English–French

“anesthesia” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/anɛstezi/

Example

Elle a reçu une anesthésie avant l'opération.

She was given anesthesia before the operation.

Illustration for anesthésie (anesthesia)

How to say “anesthesia” in French

“Anesthesia” in French is anesthésie.

A controlled pause in pain signals that lets a doctor operate while the patient remains insensitive in a chosen area or more widely.

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

Example sentences with anesthésie

Il a subi une anesthésie générale.

He underwent general anesthesia.

Tips for using anesthésie

  • Anesthésie refers to the procedure or its result, whereas anesthésique can refer to the anesthetic drug or describe something that causes anesthesia.

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