English–French
“transplant” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁɛf/
Example
Le patient a besoin d'une greffe de rein.
The patient needs a kidney transplant.
How to say “transplant” in French
“Transplant” in French is greffe.
Something removed from one setting is firmly attached in another, while the same word extends to the office that keeps a case's records.
Example sentences with greffe
La greffe de moelle osseuse a sauvé sa vie.
The bone marrow transplant saved his life.
Tips for using greffe
- Medical French commonly uses subir, recevoir, or faire une greffe, with the verb indicating whether the person undergoes, receives, or performs it.