chimio
chimio is the French way to say chemo.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter the full medical term chimiothérapie or the phrase traitement par chimiothérapie in more clinical or professional contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
chimio is an informal shortening of the full medical term chimiothérapie. In formal settings, use the full term chimiothérapie or the expression traitement par chimiothérapie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun chimio is feminine and is typically used with the definite article la, as in la chimio.
Did you know?
- The term chimio is frequently paired with the verb subir, meaning 'to undergo' or 'to suffer', which gives the treatment a more passive and heavy connotation than the English 'having chemo'.
- The prefix 'chimio-' is derived from the Greek 'khēmeia', which originally referred to the art of alchemy before evolving into the modern science of chemistry.
- In French hospitals, patients and staff often use the shorthand la chimio to refer not just to the drug, but to the entire day's logistical process of the appointment.
Examples in context
- Mon père a commencé son traitement par chimiothérapie la semaine dernière.My father started his chemotherapy treatment last week.
- Mon amie a commencé sa chimo il y a trois semaines.My friend started her chemo three weeks ago.
- Les effets secondaires de la chimio peuvent être difficiles à supporter.The side effects of chemo can be hard to bear.
- Elle commence sa chimio demain.She starts her chemo tomorrow.
- La chimio est très fatigante.Chemo is very tiring.
- Il doit faire une chimio tous les mois.He has to do chemo every month.
Example conversation
Lucas is checking on Emma at her home.
- LucasComment te sens-tu après ta chimio ?How are you feeling after your chemo?
- EmmaJe suis très fatiguée, Lucas.I am very tired, Lucas.
- LucasRepose-toi bien, Emma.Rest well, Emma.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup.Thank you very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chimio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
