English–French

“throw up” in French

French

Alsogerber

Pronunciation

IPA/vomiʁ/

Example

Je vais vomir.

I am going to throw up.

Illustration for vomir (throw up)

How to say “throw up” in French

“Throw up” in French is vomir.

A stomach emptying suddenly through the mouth, often without control.

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

Example sentences with vomir

Après le repas, il a commencé à vomir.

After the meal, he started vomiting.

Tips for using vomir

  • Vomir is direct and graphic in everyday French, while je ne me sens pas bien gives a less explicit way to describe feeling ill.

Other French words for “throw up”

Il a gerbé devant la porte.

He threw up in front of the door.

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