French word

angine

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʒin/

Meaning

  • feminine nountonsillitis

Example

Le médecin a diagnostiqué une angine.

The doctor diagnosed a case of tonsillitis.

Illustration for angine (tonsillitis)

More examples

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

This is viral tonsillitis; antibiotics are not necessary.

Core concept

An inflamed throat with enlarged tonsils that make swallowing difficult.

Common phrases

  • angine virale

    viral tonsillitis

  • angine aiguë

    acute tonsillitis

  • antibiotique contre l'angine

    antibiotic for tonsillitis

Similar words

mal de gorge: A common throat symptom involving soreness or irritation.
rhume: A cold with a runny nose, sneezing, and mild throat discomfort.

Definition in French

Inflammation des amygdales (tonsillite) provoquant une douleur lors de la déglutition et parfois de la fièvre.

Word origin

French angine developed from Latin angina, ultimately related to Greek ankhein, "to choke," which reflects the sensation associated with the illness.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • sore throatnoun

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