English–French

“cough” in French

French

Alsotousser

Pronunciation

IPA/tu/

Example

J'ai une toux depuis hier.

I've had a cough since yesterday.

Illustration for toux (cough)

How to say “cough” in French

“Cough” in French is toux.

A short, abrupt expulsion of air from irritated airways.

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

Example sentences with toux

Le sirop a calmé la toux.

The syrup calmed the cough.

Tips for using toux

  • Toux is feminine, so the usual indefinite phrase is une toux.

Other French words for “cough”

Je tousse depuis ce matin.

I have been coughing since this morning.

“cough” in other languages