French Conversation · Level 149
30 words
French word
utérus
Pronunciation
IPA/yteʁys/
Meaning
- masculine nounwomb
Example
Pendant la grossesse, l'utérus s'agrandit.
During pregnancy, the womb grows larger.
More examples
Le médecin a diagnostiqué un cancer de l'utérus.
The doctor diagnosed cancer of the uterus.
Core concept
A muscular pouch in the pelvis where an embryo can settle and develop during pregnancy.
Common phrases
cancer de l'utérus
cancer of the uterus
col de l'utérus
cervix
Similar words
ventre: The visible belly area referred to when discussing abdominal conditions.
bas-ventre: The lower abdominal area near the pelvis, often associated with pain.
vessie: The organ that stores urine and relates to urination or frequent urination.
Definition in French
Organe reproducteur féminin, en forme de poche musculaire situé dans le bassin, destiné à recevoir l'embryon et à permettre son développement pendant la grossesse.
Word origin
French utérus comes from Latin uterus, which had the same anatomical meaning.
Usage tips
- Utérus is masculine, but the singular article is often hidden by elision in l'utérus; use un utérus when the article is visible.
Related words
- utérinuterineadjective
- intra-utérinintrauterineadjective