French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
intestinal
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛstinal/
Meaning
- adjectiveintestinal
Example
J'ai des douleurs intestinales.
I have intestinal pain.
More examples
Après ce repas, il a eu des problèmes intestinaux.
After this meal, he had intestinal problems.
Core concept
Conditions and processes within the winding tube that carries digested food.
Common phrases
problèmes intestinaux
intestinal problems
ballonnements intestinaux
intestinal bloating
digestion intestinale
intestinal digestion
Similar words
abdominal: Relating to the abdomen or belly.
digestif: Relating to the digestion of food.
Definition in French
Qui se rapporte aux intestins, à leur anatomie ou aux phénomènes qui s'y déroulent.
Word origin
French intestinal is a learned formation from Latin intestīnālis, related to intestīnum, the Latin word behind French intestin.
Usage tips
- Intestinal is more medical or formal than everyday descriptions such as J'ai mal au ventre.
Related words
- intestinintestinenoun