English–French
“operate on” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/opeʁe/
Example
Le chirurgien va opérer le patient demain.
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
How to say “operate on” in French
“Operate on” in French is opérer.
A specialist carries out a deliberate procedure on a body, system, or task to produce a change or make it work.
Example sentences with opérer
Elle doit se faire opérer la semaine prochaine.
She must undergo surgery next week.
Tips for using opérer
- The phrase se faire opérer is commonly used when the person undergoing surgery is the subject, rather than using opérer as a simple intransitive verb.