French word

fœtal

Pronunciation

IPA/fetal/

Meaning

  • adjectivefetal

Example

L'échographie a montré un rythme fœtal régulier.

The ultrasound showed a regular fetal heart rate.

Illustration for fœtal (fetal)

More examples

La mère a senti un mouvement fœtal fort hier.

The mother felt a strong fetal movement yesterday.

Core concept

A developing unborn body and the changes it undergoes before birth.

Common phrases

  • mouvement fœtal

    fetal movement

  • échographie fœtale

    fetal ultrasound

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte au fœtus ou à sa période de développement dans l'utérus.

Word origin

Fœtal is formed from French fœtus, ultimately from Latin fetus, with the adjective-forming suffix -al.

Usage tips

  • Fœtal belongs mainly to medical and scientific French, while everyday speech more often uses bébé or bébé à naître.

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