French Conversation · Level 52
75 words
French word
inflammation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃flamasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nouninflammation
Example
J'ai une inflammation au doigt.
I have inflammation in my finger.
More examples
Le médecin a détecté une inflammation de la gorge.
The doctor detected inflammation in the throat.
Core concept
A small area of tissue turns hot, red, swollen, and painful while defending itself against damage or infection.
Common phrases
avoir une inflammation
have inflammation
Similar words
infection: A disease state caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens multiplying.
douleur: An unpleasant physical sensation felt in part of the body.
irritation: A stinging or reddening response of skin or mucous membranes to external stimuli.
gonflement: An increase in tissue size caused by fluid buildup or changed blood flow.
Definition in French
Réaction locale de défense de l'organisme caractérisée par des signes tels que rougeur, chaleur, douleur et gonflement, liée à une agression tissulaire ou à une infection.
Word origin
French inflammation comes from Latin inflammatio, from inflammare, formed with in- and flamma, meaning to set alight or inflame.
Usage tips
- Inflammation is feminine, so the usual article is une, as in une inflammation au doigt.
Opposites
- guérisonhealingnoun
- rémissionremissionnoun
Related words
- inflammerinflameverb
- inflammatoireinflammatoryadjective
- inflamméinflamedadjective