crise cardiaque
/kʁiz kaʁ.djak/
The English phrase heart attack can be translated into French as crise cardiaque or infarctus du myocarde.
Meaning: acute myocardial infarction (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| crise cardiaque | /kʁiz kaʁ.djak/ |
| infarctus du myocarde | /ɛ̃.faʁk.tys dy mjɔ.kaʁd/ |
Both terms refer to an acute myocardial infarction.
Which one should you use?
infarctus du myocarde is the precise medical term used by doctors and in clinical settings.
Did you know?
- The French word myocarde combines the Ancient Greek word for 'mouse' μῦς with the word for 'heart' καρδίᾱ. This is because ancient Greeks thought muscles looked like mice moving under the skin.
- While crise cardiaque is the common term, French speakers often use the verb faire (to do or make) to describe having one, as in faire une crise cardiaque.
Examples in context
- Tom a une crise cardiaque.Tom is having a heart attack.This sentence is useful for describing someone currently experiencing a crise cardiaque.Tatoeba #3659980 by THURET, translation #3419736 by CK
- J'ai eu une crise cardiaque.I had a heart attack.This sentence is useful for describing a past experience of a crise cardiaque.Tatoeba #128582 by dominiko, translation #269006 by CK
- Il est mort d'une crise cardiaque.He died of a heart attack.This sentence is useful for stating that someone died from a crise cardiaque.Tatoeba #132658 by sacredceltic, translation #299846 by CK
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing a relative's health.
- GabrielMon grand-père a fait une crise cardiaque.My grandfather had a heart attack.
- ManonOh non ! Est-ce qu'il va mieux ?Oh no! Is he doing better?
- GabrielOui, il est stable maintenant.Yes, he is stable now.
- ManonC'est une bonne nouvelle, Gabriel.That is good news, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heart attack” translations and entries crise cardiaque, infarctus du myocarde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cardiaque, crise, du, infarctus, myocarde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
