goutte
/ɡut/feminine
The English phrase "gout" is goutte in French.
The term refers to the arthritic disease.
Meaning: arthritic disease (noun)
Which one should you use?
goutte is the standard and most widely used term. For more formal contexts, you may encounter the expressions Le rhumatisme goutteux (gouty rheumatism) or L'arthrite goutteuse.
How does it change in a sentence?
goutte is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡut/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English spelling "gout" instead of the French goutte.
Did you know?
- In a French hospital, an 'IV drip' is referred to as a goutte à goutte, which literally translates to 'drop by drop'.
- The term la goutte was once nicknamed the 'disease of kings' in France due to the opulent diets of the nobility.
- While the English word 'gout' describes a specific ailment, the French spelling goutte literally translates to 'a drop', reflecting the historical belief that the disease was caused by a drop of fluid in the joint.
Examples in context
- Je souffre de la goutteI suffer from gout
- J'ai été diagnostiqué avec la goutte. Quels sont les traitements disponibles?I have been diagnosed with gout. What treatments are available?
- La goutte est très douloureuse.Gout is very painful.
- Il souffre d'une crise de goutte.He is suffering from a gout attack.
- Le médecin traite sa goutte.The doctor is treating his gout.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about Lucas's health at home.
- LucasMa goutte me fait très mal.My gout is hurting me a lot.
- LéaEst-ce que tu as pris tes médicaments ?Did you take your medicine?
- LucasNon, je n'ai pas encore pu.No, I haven't been able to yet.
- LéaTu devrais te reposer un peu.You should rest a little.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gout” translations and entries goutte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries goutte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
