English–French

“pulse” in French

French

Alsopulsation

Pronunciation

IPA/pu/

Example

Ton pouls est rapide.

Your pulse is fast.

Illustration for pouls (pulse)

How to say “pulse” in French

“Pulse” in French is pouls.

The fingers sense a regular arterial beat whose rate reflects the heart's activity.

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

Example sentences with pouls

Après la course, mon pouls était élevé.

After the race, my pulse was high.

Tips for using pouls

  • Prendre le pouls can mean measuring a person's pulse or assessing a situation, as in prendre le pouls de l'opinion.

Other French words for “pulse”

Je sens une pulsation dans mon poignet.

I feel a pulse in my wrist.

“pulse” in other languages