bronchioles
The English phrase bronchioles is translated into French as bronchioles.
Did you know?
- The French language uses the suffix -ole for many small tubular structures, a pattern seen in both bronchioles and artérioles.
- In French, the plural bronchioles is pronounced without sounding the final 's', making it sound identical to the singular bronchiole.
- While bronchioles is the technical term, French speakers might use the more general word bronches in casual conversation to describe any airway issue, even if they are specifically referring to the smaller tubes.
Examples in context
- les bronchioles permettent aux gaz de circuler dans les poumonsBronchioles allow gases to circulate in the lungs
- Les bronchioles sont des passages aériens essentiels pour la respiration.Bronchioles are essential air passages for breathing.
- L'oxygène arrive jusqu'aux bronchioles.The oxygen reaches the bronchioles.
- Le médecin a examiné ses bronchioles.The doctor examined his bronchioles.
- L'inflammation touche parfois les bronchioles.Inflammation sometimes affects the bronchioles.
Example conversation
A biology teacher is explaining the lungs to a student.
- ManonRegarde comment les bronchioles se divisent ici.Look at how the bronchioles divide here.
- GabrielC'est donc là que l'oxygène passe dans le sang ?So that is where the oxygen enters the blood?
- ManonOui, juste après le passage dans les bronchioles.Yes, right after passing through the bronchioles.
- GabrielJe comprends mieux le système respiratoire maintenant.I understand the respiratory system better now.
