English–French
“gland” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/glɑ̃d/
Example
Le médecin a expliqué que la glande est enflammée.
The doctor explained that the gland is inflamed.
How to say “gland” in French
“Gland” in French is glande.
A specialized body unit that produces substances such as saliva, mucus, or hormones for a particular destination.
Example sentences with glande
J'ai une glande enflée sous la mâchoire.
I have a swollen gland under my jaw.
Tips for using glande
- French places the noun before the adjective in expressions such as glande endocrine and glande exocrine, unlike English endocrine gland and exocrine gland.