French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
urètre
Pronunciation
IPA/yʁɛtʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounurethra
Example
Il a une infection de l'urètre.
He has an infection of the urethra.
More examples
Le médecin a expliqué l'emplacement de l'urètre.
The doctor explained the location of the urethra.
Core concept
A narrow channel that carries urine away from the bladder and out of the body.
Similar words
vessie: A sac-like organ that stores urine.
urine: A liquid containing water and waste products expelled from the body.
voie urinaire: The passage through which urine travels from the kidneys to the outside.
Definition in French
Conduit étroit qui mène l'urine de la vessie vers l'extérieur du corps.
Word origin
Urètre is a learned French borrowing from Latin urethra, ultimately derived from Ancient Greek οὐρήθρα for a urinary passage.
Usage tips
- In health discussions, infection urinaire is broader than infection de l'urètre, which specifically identifies the urethra.