hormonal
/ɔʁ.mɔ.nal/
The English word "hormonal" is translated into French as hormonal.
The adjective is used to describe things pertaining to hormones. In informal contexts, you may encounter the expression en pleine crise hormonale to describe someone going through a hormonal crisis, often used in a light-hearted or humorous way.
Meaning: pertaining to hormones (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
While the masculine form is hormonal, the feminine form is hormonale.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔʁ.mɔ.nal/ (3 syllables)
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'hormonal' to describe a mood, French speakers often use the phrase être sous tension or être à cran to express the same irritability without mentioning biology.
- In environmental discussions, you will frequently see the term perturbateur endocrinien to refer to 'endocrine disruptors', where the adjective endocrinien is used instead of hormonal.
- In French, using the phrase être hormonal to describe a person can sound much more literal and clinical than the English equivalent, which is often used more metaphorically to describe irritability.
Examples in context
- L'amour n'est qu'un déséquilibre hormonal temporaire.Love is simply a temporary hormonal imbalance.This sentence illustrates the use of hormonal to describe a temporary imbalance.Tatoeba #1490761 by Quetucrois, translation #1490755 by niceguydave
- Les déséquilibres hormonaux peuvent affecter le cycle menstruel.Hormonal imbalances can affect the menstrual cycle.
- Les changements relatifs aux hormones sont courants pendant la puberté.Hormonal changes are common during puberty.
- Ma fille est en plein bouleversement hormonal, elle est très émotive en ce moment.My daughter is going through intense hormonal changes, she's very emotional right now.
- Le cycle hormonal influence le sommeil.The hormonal cycle influences sleep.
- Il a un déséquilibre hormonal important.He has a significant hormonal imbalance.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a medical test result to a patient.
- NathanLes résultats montrent un trouble hormonal.The results show a hormonal disorder.
- ManonEst-ce que c'est grave, docteur ?Is it serious, doctor?
- NathanNon, ce n'est qu'un problème hormonal léger.No, it is only a mild hormonal problem.
- ManonMerci de m'avoir rassurée.Thank you for reassuring me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hormonal” translations and entries hormonal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
