constipé
/kɔ̃s.ti.pe/
The French word for constipated is constipé.
The adjective constipé is used to describe someone who is unable to defecate.
Meaning: unable to defecate (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, constipé must agree with the gender and number of the subject. Use constipée for a female subject, constipés for a group of men or a mixed group and constipées for a group consisting only of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔ̃s.ti.pe/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, constipé can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is stiff, formal or lacks spontaneity in their personality.
- The word constipé shares the same Latin root as the English word 'constant', as both derive from the idea of something being fixed or pressed together.
- While constipé is the direct translation, French speakers often use the phrase être bouché to describe being blocked, which can refer to either the bowels or the nose.
Examples in context
- J'ai été constipé pendant trois jours.I have been constipated for three days.This sentence shows how to use constipé to state a duration of time.Tatoeba #454800 by Archibald, translation #2660302 by WestofEden
- Depuis combien de temps te sens-tu constipé ?How long have you felt constipated?This sentence uses constipé to ask about the duration of a feeling.Tatoeba #9937056 by Micsmithel, translation #9849656 by NurseMeeks
- Je suis constipé.I am constipated.This sentence uses constipé to state a current state.Tatoeba #135007 by Cocorico, translation #320385 by Aghanim
- J'ai des problèmes de transit.I have transit problems.
- J'éprouve des difficultés pour aller à la selle.I am experiencing difficulties in having a bowel movement.
- J'ai du mal à faire caca.I'm having difficulty pooping.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa is talking to Hugo about her health.
- LéaJe ne me sens pas très bien aujourd'hui.I don't feel very well today.
- HugoQu'est-ce qui se passe, Léa ?What's going on, Léa?
- LéaJe suis constipé depuis lundi.I've been constipated since Monday.
- HugoTu devrais boire plus d'eau.You should drink more water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “constipated” translations and entries constipé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
