How to Say “Antifungal” in French

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antifongique
/ɑ̃.ti.fɔ̃.ʒik/masculine
The English phrase antifungal translates to French as antifongique.
As a noun, antifongique refers to a drug that inhibits the growth of fungi. It can also function as an adjective meaning that inhibits the growth of fungi.
Meaning: drug that inhibits the growth of fungi (noun)

Related words

That inhibits the growth of fungi (adj): antifongique.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word antifongique is the same in both masculine and feminine forms.

How do you pronounce it?

/ɑ̃.ti.fɔ̃.ʒik/. The word has 4 syllables.

Did you know?

  • While antifongique is the technical term, French pharmacists often use the more general term antimycosique to refer to treatments for fungal infections of the skin and nails.
  • In some French-speaking regions, people may use the term mycose to describe the fungal infection itself, making the antifongique the treatment for a mycose.
  • The word fongique shares a root with fongicide, but unlike antifongique which inhibits growth, a fongicide is specifically designed to kill the fungi.

Examples in context

  • J’ai une infection fongique et j’ai besoin d’un médicament antifongique .
    I have a fungal infection and I need an antifungal medication.
  • Ce produit contient un puissant agent antifongique pour traiter les infections cutanées.
    This product contains a powerful antifungal agent to treat skin infections.
  • Tu devrais utiliser un produit antifongique pour ta mycose.
    You should use an antifungal product for your fungal infection.
  • Je suis allé chez le médecin et il m'a prescrit un médicament contre les champignons .
    I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me an antifungal medication.
  • Ce médecin a prescrit un antifongique.
    This doctor prescribed an antifungal.
  • L'antifongique est disponible en pharmacie.
    The antifungal is available at the pharmacy.
  • Il faut appliquer cet antifongique sur la peau.
    You must apply this antifungal on the skin.

Example conversation

Léa is asking Hugo about his medication at home.

  1. Hugo

    Léa, est-ce que tu as vu mon antifongique ?
    Léa, have you seen my antifungal?
  2. Léa

    Je pense qu'il est sur la table.
    I think it is on the table.
  3. Hugo

    Oui, je l'ai trouvé, merci.
    Yes, I found it, thanks.
  4. Léa

    De rien, Hugo.
    You're welcome, Hugo.

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