English–French

“cardiac” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁdjak/

Example

Il a une crise cardiaque.

He had a heart attack.

Illustration for cardiaque (cardiac)

How to say “cardiac” in French

“Cardiac” in French is cardiaque.

A heart-related condition, event, or person, such as a cardiac attack or a patient with heart disease.

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

Example sentences with cardiaque

Il a eu un arrêt cardiaque hier soir.

He had a cardiac arrest last night.

Tips for using cardiaque

  • Cardiaque can be used as a noun in un cardiaque for a person with heart disease, but patient cardiaque is clearer in neutral medical phrasing.

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