English–French

“kidney” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛ̃/

Example

Les reins filtrent le sang.

The kidneys filter the blood.

Illustration for rein (kidney)

How to say “kidney” in French

“Kidney” in French is rein.

One half of the body's two-organ filtering system, removing waste from blood and supporting internal balance.

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

Example sentences with rein

Il se plaint de douleurs aux reins.

He complains of lower-back pain.

Tips for using rein

  • French commonly uses les reins for the pair, whereas un rein identifies one kidney.

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