rupture de l'appendice
In French, 'burst appendix' is translated as rupture de l'appendice.
The phrase describes the medical condition where the appendix breaks open and releases its contents into the abdominal cavity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase rupture de l'appendice literally translates to 'rupture of the appendix'.
Did you know?
- If a French person says 'l'appendice a lâché', they are using a more colloquial way to say the appendix has 'given way' or burst.
- When describing a stock shortage, French speakers use the phrase rupture de stock. This uses the same word for 'burst' to describe a 'break' in the supply chain.
- The word rupture is a doublet of roture, meaning 'low birth' or 'common status'. Both words share the same Latin root meaning 'a break', but evolved to describe physical breaks versus breaks in social class.
Examples in context
- Le patient est admis à l'hôpital pour traiter une appendicite perforée.The patient is admitted to the hospital to treat a burst appendix.
- J'ai été opéré en urgence parce que j'avais une appendicite qui a éclaté.I had emergency surgery because I had a burst appendix.
- Le chirurgien a traité une rupture de l'appendice.The surgeon treated a burst appendix.
- Elle a été hospitalisée pour une rupture de l'appendice.She was hospitalized for a burst appendix.
- Une rupture de l'appendice est une urgence médicale.A burst appendix is a medical emergency.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing a family member's health in a hospital hallway.
- LucasComment va ton frère, Emma ?How is your brother, Emma?
- EmmaIl a eu une rupture de l'appendice.He had a burst appendix.
- LucasC'est grave ? Est-il stable ?Is it serious? Is he stable?
- EmmaOui, l'opération s'est bien passée.Yes, the operation went well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, rupture, CC BY-SA 4.0.
