English–French
“mucous membrane” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mykøz/
Example
Les muqueuses protègent le corps contre les infections.
Mucous membranes protect the body against infections.
How to say “mucous membrane” in French
“Mucous membrane” in French is muqueuse.
A moist protective lining inside the body, like a thin living coat over an exposed internal surface.
Example sentences with muqueuse
La muqueuse nasale est souvent encombrée lors d'un rhume.
The nasal mucosa is often congested during a cold.
Tips for using muqueuse
- In technical French, muqueuse is often paired with a site, as in muqueuse nasale or muqueuse buccale, rather than used without context.