hypothyroïdie
The English phrase hypothyroidism is translated into French as hypothyroïdie.
Meaning: disease state (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is constructed from the Greek prefix hypo- (under/below) and thyroïdie (thyroid), mirroring the English etymology.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine article la, which becomes l’ before the silent h (e.g., l'hypothyroïdie).
Did you know?
- In French, the word thyroïde is derived from the Greek word for 'shield', reflecting the shape of the gland. This imagery is preserved in the medical root of hypothyroïdie.
- The spelling of hypothyroïdie contains a tréma over the 'i', which signals to the reader that the 'o' and the 'i' must be pronounced as two separate vowel sounds rather than a single sound.
- The word hypothyroïdie is a feminine noun, but unlike many French nouns, its gender is dictated by the Greek-derived suffix -ie, which is almost always feminine in medical terms.
Examples in context
- La patiente souffre d'une hypothyroïdie sévère.The patient is suffering from severe hypothyroidism.
- Les symptômes de l'insuffisance thyroïdienne peuvent varier d'une personne à l'autre.The symptoms of thyroid insufficiency can vary from person to person.
- Ma tante a une thyroïde paresseuse et doit prendre des médicaments.My aunt has a lazy thyroid and needs to take medication.
- Elle souffre d'une hypothyroïdie sévère.She suffers from severe hypothyroidism.
- L'hypothyroïdie peut causer de la fatigue.Hypothyroidism can cause fatigue.
- Mon médecin a diagnostiqué une hypothyroïdie.My doctor diagnosed hypothyroidism.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are talking about health at a café.
- GabrielTu as l'air très fatiguée, Chloé.You look very tired, Chloé.
- ChloéOui, c'est dû à mon hypothyroïdie.Yes, it is due to my hypothyroidism.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu prends un traitement ?Are you taking a treatment?
- ChloéOui, Gabriel, je prends des médicaments.Yes, Gabriel, I am taking medication.
