How to Say “Cavity” in French

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carie
/ka.ʁi/feminine
The English word 'cavity' can be translated into French as carie.
carie refers to the hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries.
Meaning: hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /ka.ʁi/ and has two syllables.

Did you know?

  • In French medical terminology, carie can also be used to describe the decay of organic matter, such as wood or bone.
  • In a French pharmacy, if you ask for something to treat a carie, they will likely direct you to the dental professional rather than selling an over-the-counter cure.
  • If you want to describe the physical hole itself in French, you would more commonly use the word trou rather than carie.

Examples in context

  • Yanni avait une carie.
    Yanni had a cavity.
    This sentence is useful for stating that someone had a carie.
    Tatoeba #12481962 by always, translation #9953389 by Amastan
  • Je pense que j'ai une carie.
    I think I have a cavity.
    This sentence is useful for expressing the thought that you have a carie.
    Tatoeba #541788 by sacredceltic, translation #528637 by blay_paul
  • Bonjour, Docteur. J'ai un rendez-vous pour soigner une carie.
    Hello, Doctor. I have an appointment to treat a cavity.
  • La cavité dentaire nécessite un traitement rapide.
    The dental cavity requires prompt treatment.
  • Suite à une radiographie, nous avons identifié un trou dans votre dent.
    Following an X-ray, we have identified a cavity in your tooth.
  • Salut, j'ai besoin d'aller chez le dentiste pour soigner une carie.
    Hi, I need to go to the dentist to treat a cavity.
  • Oh non, j'ai un trou dans une de mes dents, il faut que je prenne un rendez-vous.
    Oh no, I have a cavity in one of my teeth, I need to make an appointment.
  • Le dentiste a trouvé une carie sur ma molaire.
    The dentist found a cavity on my molar.

Example conversation

Manon and Nathan are discussing a visit to the dentist.

  1. Manon

    Tu as mal aux dents, Nathan ?
    Do you have a toothache, Nathan?
  2. Nathan

    Oui, je crois que j'ai une carie.
    Yes, I think I have a cavity.
  3. Manon

    Tu devrais prendre rendez-vous rapidement.
    You should make an appointment quickly.
  4. Nathan

    C'est vrai, je vais appeler demain.
    That's true, I will call tomorrow.

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