English–French

“heart attack” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃faʁktys/

Example

Il a eu un infarctus la semaine dernière.

He had a heart attack last week.

Illustration for infarctus (heart attack)

How to say “heart attack” in French

“Heart attack” in French is infarctus.

A heart muscle patch cut off from blood and oxygen until it dies.

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

Example sentences with infarctus

Un infarctus peut survenir sans signe avant-coureur.

A heart attack can occur without warning.

Tips for using infarctus

  • The final s in French infarctus is pronounced, unlike the usual silent final s in many French words.

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