English–French

“have an abortion” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/avɔʁte/

Example

Elle a avorté hier chez le médecin.

She had an abortion at the doctor's yesterday.

Illustration for avorter (have an abortion)

How to say “have an abortion” in French

“Have an abortion” in French is avorter.

A process breaks off before its expected result appears, naturally or through intervention.

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

Example sentences with avorter

Le projet a avorté au dernier moment.

The project failed at the last moment.

Tips for using avorter

  • In medical contexts, avorter does not by itself specify intention, so context or wording such as volontairement distinguishes an induced abortion from a miscarriage.

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