cardiologue
/kaʁ.djɔ.lɔɡ/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "cardiologist" is cardiologue in French.
The term refers to a physician.
Meaning: physician (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cardiologue is used for both men and women. You can specify the gender of the physician by using the appropriate article: use le cardiologue to refer to a male cardiologist and une cardiologue to refer to a female cardiologist.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaʁ.djɔ.lɔɡ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When stating someone's profession in French using the verb être, do not use an indefinite article like un or une. For example, say Il est cardiologue instead of Il est un cardiologue.
Did you know?
- While cardiologue is a medical specialist, the French use the word cœur in the phrase avoir le cœur gros to describe feeling overwhelmed with sadness or grief.
- Unlike English, where 'heart' can be a metaphor for love or courage, the French use le cœur in avoir le cœur sur la main to describe someone who is exceptionally generous.
- The word cardiologue shares its root with dialogue, as both stem from the Greek logos meaning word or reason.
Examples in context
- Ziri est devenu cardiologue.Ziri became a cardiologist.This sentence shows how to use cardiologue to describe someone becoming a professional.Tatoeba #11764103 by Amastan, translation #10209941 by Amastan
- Il est cardiologue.He's a cardiologist.This sentence demonstrates how to state someone's profession using cardiologue.Tatoeba #1891837 by sacredceltic, translation #1890800 by Spamster
- Tom est cardiologue.Tom is a cardiologist.This sentence illustrates the use of cardiologue when stating a person's occupation.Tatoeba #4917106 by sicerabibax, translation #4724935 by CK
- Si vous rencontrez des problèmes cardiaques, il est essentiel de consulter un cardiologue dès que possible.If you experience any heart problems, it is essential to see a cardiologist as soon as possible.
- Mon ami est devenu cardiologue après de nombreuses années d'études.My friend became a cardiologist after many years of studying.
- Connaissez-vous un bon cardiologue dans la région?Do you know a good cardiologist in the area?
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Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are discussing a doctor's appointment.
- ManonJe dois voir un cardiologue demain.I have to see a cardiologist tomorrow.
- HugoEst-ce que c'est pour un contrôle ?Is it for a check-up?
- ManonOui, ma cardiologue veut vérifier mon cœur.Yes, my cardiologist wants to check my heart.
- HugoC'est une bonne idée, Manon.That is a good idea, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cardiologist” translations and entries cardiologue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
