gynécologue
/ʒi.ne.kɔ.lɔɡ/
The English phrase gynaecologist is translated into French as gynécologue.
gynécologue is the most commonly used term in French for a specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system.
Meaning: specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system (noun)
Which one should you use?
While gynécologue is the standard term, gynéco is a shorthand version used in casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is epicene, meaning the form gynécologue remains the same regardless of whether the subject is masculine or feminine. To specify that the gynaecologist is male, use the masculine article un (un gynécologue).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /ʒi.ne.kɔ.lɔɡ/.
Did you know?
- In many French-speaking regions, a patient might visit a sage-femme for routine gynecological care, even though this translates literally to 'wise woman' rather than 'midwife'.
- The Greek root of gynécologue, gyné, meaning 'woman', is also the ancestor of the English word 'gynophobia', which is the fear of women.
- Because gynécologue is an epicene noun, the adjective used to describe the doctor must still change gender, such as un gynécologue compétent or une gynécologue compétente.
Examples in context
- Je suis gynécologue.I'm a gynaecologist.This sentence demonstrates how to use gynécologue to state one's profession.Tatoeba #7815855 by Aiji, translation #2302420 by AlanF_US
- J'ai rendez-vous avec mon gynécologue demainI have an appointment with my gynaecologist tomorrow.
- Je vais chez le gynéco demain matinI'm going to the gyno tomorrow morning.
- Ma sœur est enceinte, elle doit voir son gygy régulièrementMy sister is pregnant, she needs to see her gyno regularly.
- Mon médecin m'a recommandé de consulter un spécialiste en gynécologie.My doctor advised me to see a gynaecology specialist.
- Elle consulte son gyné ce vendrediShe's seeing her gyno this Friday.
- Ma mère est allée chez le gynécologue aujourd'huiMy mother went to the gynaecologist today.
- Mon amie adorait son gygy, elle le recommande à tout le mondeMy friend loved her gyno, she recommends him to everyone.
- Après ma grossesse, je dois voir ma gynécologue régulièrement.After my pregnancy, I have to see my gynaecologist regularly.
- Je suis inquiète, je dois prendre rendez-vous chez le gynéco.I'm worried, I need to make an appointment with the gyno.
- Elle doit prendre rendez-vous chez son gynécologue.She needs to make an appointment with her gynaecologist.
- Le gynécologue lui a donné une ordonnance.The gynaecologist gave her a prescription.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing health appointments.
- NathanAs-tu trouvé un nouveau gynécologue ?Did you find a new gynecologist?
- ChloéOui, j'en ai trouvé un très bien.Yes, I found a very good one.
- NathanC'est super, Chloé.That's great, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, Nathan.Thank you, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gynaecologist” translations and entries gynécologue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gynécologue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
