English–French

“knee” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒənu/

Example

Mon genou me fait mal.

My knee hurts.

Illustration for genou (knee)

How to say “knee” in French

“Knee” in French is genou.

A central leg joint that folds the lower leg toward the thigh and supports the body.

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

Example sentences with genou

Je me suis foulé le genou en descendant les escaliers.

I sprained my knee while going down the stairs.

Tips for using genou

  • For pain, French uses avoir mal au genou, with à plus le contracted to au.

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