French Conversation · Level 36
75 words
French word
cystite
Pronunciation
IPA/sistit/
Meaning
- feminine nouncystitis
Example
Elle a une cystite et prend des antibiotiques.
She has cystitis and is taking antibiotics.
More examples
Les antibiotiques sont souvent prescrits pour une cystite.
Antibiotics are often prescribed for cystitis.
Core concept
A sore, inflamed bladder that cannot comfortably hold urine and may make blood appear in it.
Common phrases
traitement d'une cystite
treatment for cystitis
antibiotiques contre la cystite
antibiotics for cystitis
prévenir la cystite
prevent cystitis
Similar words
infection urinaire: A bacterial infection of the urinary tract that can cause painful urination and frequent urination.
Definition in French
Infection aiguë ou inflammatoire de la vessie provoquant des brûlures à la miction, des besoins fréquents d'uriner et parfois la présence de sang dans les urines.
Word origin
The word cystite is a medical formation from Greek kystis, 'bladder', and -ite, a suffix indicating inflammation, adopted through Latin.
Usage tips
- Infection urinaire is broader than cystite, since it can refer to an infection anywhere in the urinary system rather than specifically in the bladder.