How to Say "Injection" in French

piqûre

/pi.kyʁ/

In French, an injection is called piqûre.

piqûre is the common term used to refer to a medical injection or shot. It is also used to describe the sting of an insect or the bite of an animal.

Meaning: medicine: something injected (noun)

Which one should you use?

While piqûre is the common word for a medical injection, injection is a more formal, technical term used in medical contexts.

The plural form of piqûre is piqûres.

The pronunciation of piqûre is /pi.kyʁ/. It has two syllables.

English speakers often mistakenly use une injection in casual conversation, but une piqûre is the much more natural and common term for a shot.

The phrase avoir la piqûre is a colloquialism meaning to suddenly become obsessed with a new hobby or passion.
In French slang, the word piquer is used to describe stealing something, such as a pen or a phone, reflecting a quick and sharp action.
French speakers use piquer to describe the sharp, tingling sensation of carbonated drinks or spicy food on the tongue.

Je dois vous faire une piqûre.
I need to give you an injection.
This sentence shows how to express the need to administer a piqûre.
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Je préfère prendre des médicaments plutôt que d'avoir une piqûre.
I prefer taking medicine rather than getting an injection.
This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for oral medicine over receiving a piqûre.
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Le médecin m'a prescrit une piqûre pour traiter mon infection.
The doctor prescribed me an injection to treat my infection.
J'ai besoin d'une injection contre la douleur.
I need an injection for the pain.
Elle a reçu une piqûre ce matin.
She received an injection this morning.
1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Emma and Nathan are at the doctor's office.

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