English–French

“throat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gɔʁʒ/

Example

J'ai mal à la gorge.

My throat hurts.

Illustration for gorge (throat)

How to say “throat” in French

“Throat” in French is gorge.

A narrow channel enclosed on both sides, whether in the neck or between steep rocks.

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

Example sentences with gorge

Ma gorge est sèche ce matin.

This morning, my throat is dry.

Tips for using gorge

  • Gorge is feminine, so the usual body-part phrase is "la gorge" and "à la gorge" in expressions such as "avoir mal à la gorge".

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