céliaque
In French, the word for celiac is céliaque.
The term is used to refer to someone who has celiac disease.
Meaning: someone who has celiac disease (noun)
Did you know?
- The word céliaque shares a root with the Greek word 'koiliakos', which refers to the abdomen, but in French it specifically denotes the autoimmune condition rather than general abdominal pain.
- While céliaque is the medical term, French speakers often use the phrase intolérant au gluten in restaurants to ensure the kitchen understands the dietary restriction immediately.
- In French medical contexts, céliaque is often paired with tronc to describe the 'celiac trunk', a major artery, showing the word's broader anatomical application.
Examples in context
- Le médecin a diagnostiqué la maladie cœliaque chez mon ami.The doctor diagnosed my friend with Celiac disease.
- Est-ce que tu es céliaque ?Are you celiac?
- Elle est céliaque, donc elle ne mange pas de blé.She is celiac, so she doesn't eat wheat.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- LucasEst-ce que ce plat contient du gluten ?Does this dish contain gluten?
- LéaJe ne sais pas, mais je suis céliaque.I don't know, but I am celiac.
- LucasJe vais demander au serveur pour toi.I will ask the waiter for you.
- LéaMerci, c'est très gentil.Thank you, that is very kind.
