How to Say “Guinea Worm” in French

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ver de Guinée
The English phrase 'guinea worm' is translated into French as ver de Guinée.
ver de Guinée refers to the guinea worm.

Did you know?

  • In French, the word ver is a homophone of vert, meaning 'green', and verre, meaning 'glass'.
  • French medical texts often use dracunculose to refer to the disease caused by the ver de Guinée.
  • The French language uses ver for various types of larvae, including the ver à soie used in silk production.

Examples in context

  • Les politiques de lutte contre le ver de Guinée sont essentielles dans les régions touchées.
    Policies to combat guinea worm are vital in affected regions.
  • Le ver de Guinée est un parasite.
    The guinea worm is a parasite.
  • Il faut surveiller la présence du ver de Guinée.
    One must monitor the presence of the guinea worm.
  • Cette maladie est causée par le ver de Guinée.
    This disease is caused by the guinea worm.

Example conversation

Chloé and Gabriel are studying biology together.

  1. Chloé

    Qu'est-ce que c'est que le ver de Guinée ?
    What is the guinea worm?
  2. Gabriel

    C'est un ver qui infecte les humains.
    It is a worm that infects humans.
  3. Chloé

    Est-ce qu'il est encore commun aujourd'hui ?
    Is it still common today?
  4. Gabriel

    Non, il disparaît presque partout.
    No, it is almost disappearing everywhere.
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