French word

pneumonie

Pronunciation

IPA/pnømoni/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpneumonia

Example

J'ai une pneumonie.

I have pneumonia.

Illustration for pneumonie (pneumonia)

More examples

Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour la pneumonie.

The doctor prescribed antibiotics for pneumonia.

Core concept

Lung tissue clouded by inflammation, leaving less room for air to move.

Common phrases

  • avoir une pneumonie

    have pneumonia

  • être hospitalisé pour une pneumonie

    be hospitalized for pneumonia

Similar words

rhume: A mild viral infection of the nose or throat causing sneezing and a runny nose.
grippe: An influenza virus infection causing high fever and severe fatigue.
bronchite: Inflammation of the bronchi causing a lasting cough and phlegm.
angine: Sudden inflammation of the tonsils or throat causing severe pain and trouble swallowing.

Definition in French

Inflammation des poumons, généralement causée par une infection, provoquant toux, fièvre et difficultés respiratoires.

Word origin

The French noun pneumonie comes through Latin from Greek pneumōnia, based on Greek pneumōn, meaning 'lung'.

Usage tips

  • Pneumonie is feminine, so the usual singular form is une pneumonie and not un pneumonie.

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