English–French

“tonsillitis” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʒin/

Example

Le médecin a diagnostiqué une angine.

The doctor diagnosed a case of tonsillitis.

Illustration for angine (tonsillitis)

How to say “tonsillitis” in French

“Tonsillitis” in French is angine.

An inflamed throat with enlarged tonsils that make swallowing difficult.

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

Example sentences with angine

Il s'agit d'une angine virale, les antibiotiques ne sont pas nécessaires.

This is viral tonsillitis; antibiotics are not necessary.

Tips for using angine

  • French angine usually means tonsillitis, whereas mal de gorge is the broader everyday term for a sore throat.

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