j'ai la maladie cœliaque
To say "I have celiac disease" in French, use j'ai la maladie cœliaque.
This phrase is used to inform others of a medical condition that requires a gluten-free diet. You may also use the more concise expression je suis cœliaque, which translates to "I am celiac".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'ai la maladie cœliaque is composed of j'ai (I have), la maladie (the disease) and cœliaque (celiac).
How does it change in a sentence?
In French, medical conditions are typically preceded by a definite article like la, whereas in English, "celiac disease" is often used without an article.
Did you know?
- The word cœliaque comes from the Ancient Greek word koilía, which simply means 'belly'.
- In a French restaurant, you might find it more natural to say je suis sans gluten (I am gluten-free) rather than naming the specific disease, as it focuses on the dietary restriction rather than the medical diagnosis.
- The ligature œ in cœliaque is a remnant of Latin spelling and is treated as a single sound in French phonetics.
Examples in context
- J'ai été diagnostiqué(e) avec la maladie cœliaque, donc je dois faire attention à mon régime alimentaire.I have been diagnosed with celiac disease, so I have to be careful with my diet.
- Je suis atteint(e) de la maladie cœliaque, donc je ne peux pas consommer de gluten.I am affected by celiac disease, so I cannot consume gluten.
- J'ai la maladie cœliaque ainsi que des problèmes avec le gluten.I have celiac disease along with issues related to gluten.
- Je n'ai pas mangé de pain car j'ai la maladie cœliaque.I didn't eat any bread because I have celiac disease.
- Est-ce que ce plat est sûr ? J'ai la maladie cœliaque.Is this dish safe? I have celiac disease.
- Je dois faire attention, j'ai la maladie cœliaque.I have to be careful, I have celiac disease.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Nathan is asking the waitress about the menu.
- NathanEst-ce qu'il y a du gluten dans la sauce ?Is there gluten in the sauce?
- ChloéJe ne sais pas, je vais vérifier pour vous.I don't know, I will check for you.
- NathanMerci, c'est important car j'ai la maladie cœliaque.Thank you, it is important because I have celiac disease.
- ChloéJe comprends, je vous apporte la réponse tout de suite.I understand, I will bring you the answer right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cœliaque, j'ai, la, maladie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
