English–French

“tuberculosis” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tybɛʁkyloz/

Example

On lui a diagnostiqué la tuberculose.

He was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Illustration for tuberculose (tuberculosis)

How to say “tuberculosis” in French

“Tuberculosis” in French is tuberculose.

A lung infection that leaves small nodules while a persistent cough continues.

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

Example sentences with tuberculose

Il a commencé un traitement contre la tuberculose.

He started treatment for tuberculosis.

Tips for using tuberculose

  • Tuberculose is feminine and normally takes the definite article: la tuberculose.

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