valve cardiaque
The English phrase heart valve is translated into French as valve cardiaque.
The phrase is used to refer to a heart valve.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of valve (valve) and cardiaque (cardiac/heart-related).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take an 's', forming valves cardiaques.
Did you know?
- The word valve originally referred to the leaves of a folding door in Latin, reflecting the way a heart valve opens and closes.
- In French medical contexts, cardiaque is used as both an adjective and a noun to describe a person suffering from heart disease, such as saying someone is un cardiaque.
- While English speakers say 'heart valve', a French doctor might use the term valvule cardiaque instead. The diminutive form valvule is the more common clinical term for the small, delicate flaps of the heart.
Examples in context
- Le cardiologue a examiné les valves cardiaques du patient.The cardiologist examined the patient's heart valves.
- Le chirurgien doit réparer une valve cardiaque.The surgeon must repair a heart valve.
- Cette valve cardiaque fonctionne parfaitement.This heart valve works perfectly.
- Il a reçu une nouvelle valve cardiaque.He received a new heart valve.
Example conversation
Manon is discussing a medical report with Nathan.
- ManonNathan, le médecin a parlé de la valve cardiaque.Nathan, the doctor spoke about the heart valve.
- NathanEst-ce que c'est grave pour lui ?Is it serious for him?
- ManonIl faut surveiller cette valve cardiaque régulièrement.This heart valve needs to be monitored regularly.
- NathanD'accord, nous allons suivre ses conseils.Okay, we will follow his advice.
