English–French
“stitch” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sytyʁe/
Example
Il faut suturer cette coupure tout de suite.
This cut needs to be stitched right away.
How to say “stitch” in French
“Stitch” in French is suturer.
A clinician joins the edges of a wound with stitches or staples so the opening closes.
Example sentences with suturer
Après la chute, il a dû se faire suturer.
After the fall, he had to get stitches.
Tips for using suturer
- Suturer is chiefly medical and formal, while everyday French often uses recoudre or faire des points for closing a wound.