English–French

“artificial limb” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁotɛz/

Example

Il marche avec une prothèse.

He walks with an artificial limb.

Illustration for prothèse (artificial limb)

How to say “artificial limb” in French

“Artificial limb” in French is prothèse.

A removable or fitted artificial part that bridges a bodily loss and helps the body function or look complete.

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

Example sentences with prothèse

Elle court avec sa prothèse.

She runs with her prosthesis.

Tips for using prothèse

  • Porter or avoir une prothèse describes wearing or having one, while mettre or poser une prothèse describes putting it on or fitting it.

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