maladie cœliaque
/ma.la.di se.ljak/
The English phrase "celiac disease" is translated into French as maladie cœliaque.
The term refers to an immune reaction to eating gluten that creates inflammation in the small intestine.
Which one should you use?
La cœliaquie is another formal term used to describe the same disease.
Did you know?
- In France, people with this condition may refer to their diet as un régime sans gluten even when they are not actively trying to lose weight.
- A person with this disease in France is called un cœliaque, using the adjective as a noun to describe the patient.
- While English speakers say 'celiac disease', a French speaker might use the phrase intolérance au gluten in casual conversation, even though the two are medically distinct.
Examples in context
- Le diagnostic de la maladie cœliaque est important.The diagnosis of celiac disease is important.
- La maladie cœliaque nécessite un régime sans gluten.Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- EmmaJe ne peux pas manger de pâtes.I cannot eat pasta.
- LucasPourquoi ? Tu as la maladie cœliaque ?Why? Do you have celiac disease?
- EmmaOui, je dois éviter le gluten.Yes, I have to avoid gluten.
- LucasOn va choisir un restaurant adapté alors.We will choose a suitable restaurant then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maladie cœliaque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
