English–French

“vein” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛn/

Example

Ses veines sont visibles sur ses mains.

The veins on their hands are visible.

Illustration for veine (vein)

How to say “vein” in French

“Vein” in French is veine.

A narrow channel carrying a flow toward a center, in a body, rock, or figurative fortune.

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

Example sentences with veine

Le médecin a piqué la veine du bras.

The doctor injected into the vein in the arm.

Tips for using veine

  • Veine is feminine, so the standard forms are une veine and la veine.

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