French Conversation · Level 89
60 words
French word
glande
Pronunciation
IPA/glɑ̃d/
Meaning
- feminine noungland
Example
Le médecin a expliqué que la glande est enflammée.
The doctor explained that the gland is inflamed.
More examples
J'ai une glande enflée sous la mâchoire.
I have a swollen gland under my jaw.
Core concept
A specialized body unit that produces substances such as saliva, mucus, or hormones for a particular destination.
Common phrases
glande enflée
swollen gland
glande salivaire
salivary gland
Similar words
organe: A distinct body part with a particular biological function.
cellule: A tiny living unit that forms the body's structure and carries out vital processes.
tissu: Similar cells grouped together to perform a specific function in the body.
Definition in French
Tissu ou organe composé de cellules spécialisées qui synthétise et libère des substances biologiques (par exemple salive, mucus ou hormones) dans l'organisme.
Word origin
The French noun glande developed from Old French glande and ultimately from Latin glandula, the diminutive of glans, or acorn.
Usage tips
- French places the noun before the adjective in expressions such as glande endocrine and glande exocrine, unlike English endocrine gland and exocrine gland.