English–French

“overdose” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔvœʁdoz/

Example

Il a fait une overdose après avoir pris trop de médicaments.

He experienced an overdose after taking too much medication.

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How to say “overdose” in French

“Overdose” in French is overdose.

Too much of a drug, medicine, or alcohol pushing the body into a dangerous toxic state.

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

Example sentences with overdose

Elle a frôlé l'overdose après avoir mélangé alcool et médicaments.

She came close to an overdose after mixing alcohol and medications.

Tips for using overdose

  • French uses overdose for medicines and alcohol as well as illicit drugs, and faire une overdose is common usage.

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