French word

articulaire

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁtikylɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivejoint

Example

J'ai une douleur articulaire au genou.

I have joint pain in my knee.

Illustration for articulaire (joint)

More examples

L'inflammation articulaire peut rendre le mouvement douloureux.

Articular inflammation can make movement painful.

Core concept

A body connection where bones meet and movement is produced.

Common phrases

  • inflammation articulaire

    articular inflammation

  • douleur articulaire

    articular pain

Similar words

douloureux: Marked by pain, especially when touched or moved.
raide: Stiff and difficult to bend, with limited movement.
enflé: Swollen and visibly enlarged.
musculaire: Related to muscles, especially pain or other muscle problems.

Definition in French

Qui concerne les articulations, c'est-à-dire les points où deux os se rejoignent et permettent le mouvement.

Word origin

French articulaire comes from Latin articulāris, formed with -āris from articulus, meaning a joint or connecting part.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, articulaire has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural form is articulaires.

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