French word

prostate

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɔstat/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprostate

Example

Mon grand-père a des problèmes de prostate.

My grandfather has prostate problems.

Illustration for prostate (prostate)

More examples

Elle a parlé de la prostate de son père pendant le repas.

She talked about her father's prostate during the meal.

Core concept

A small gland below the bladder that wraps around the urethra and adds fluid to semen.

Common phrases

  • avoir des problèmes de prostate

    have prostate problems

  • parler de la prostate

    talk about the prostate

Similar words

glande: An organ or tissue that produces and releases fluids or hormones.
vessie: A sac-like organ that stores urine before it leaves the body.

Definition in French

Petite glande qui entoure l'urètre sous la vessie chez l'homme et sécrète une partie du liquide séminal.

Word origin

French prostate comes through medieval Latin prostata from Greek prostatēs, meaning 'one who stands before', referring to the gland's position.

Usage tips

  • Prostate is a feminine noun in French, so standard phrases include la prostate and des problèmes de prostate.

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