English–French

“anesthetic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/anɛstezik/

Example

L'infirmière a apporté l'anesthésique avant l'opération.

The nurse brought the anesthetic before the operation.

Illustration for anesthésique (anesthetic)

How to say “anesthetic” in French

“Anesthetic” in French is anesthésique.

A medical vial used to switch pain sensation off for a limited time around an operation.

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

Example sentences with anesthésique

Il était encore endormi à cause de l'anesthésique.

He was still asleep because of the anesthetic.

Tips for using anesthésique

  • French commonly specifies the scope with anesthésique local or anesthésique général, where local and général qualify the noun.

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