English–French

“tetanus” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tetanos/

Example

Il faut se faire vacciner contre le tétanos.

You need to get vaccinated against tetanus.

Illustration for tétanos (tetanus)

How to say “tetanus” in French

“Tetanus” in French is tétanos.

A wound-related infection whose toxin makes the body's muscles tighten uncontrollably in severe spasms.

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

Example sentences with tétanos

Il est recommandé de faire une dose de rappel contre le tétanos tous les dix ans.

It is recommended to get a tetanus booster dose every ten years.

Tips for using tétanos

  • For booster status, French uses faire un rappel or être à jour de sa vaccination contre le tétanos; tétanos names the disease, not the shot.

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