cétose
The French word for ketosis is cétose.
cétose refers to the metabolic state involving the production of ketones.
Meaning: metabolic state involving production of ketones (noun)
Did you know?
- The word cétone shares a root with acétone, the solvent used in French nail polish removers.
- In French, cétose is a medical term, but people discussing the diet often use the English word 'keto' as an adjective to describe their lifestyle, such as le régime keto.
- French medicine distinguishes between cétose, which is a natural state, and acidocétose, a dangerous condition where the blood becomes too acidic.
Examples in context
- Les chercheurs ont découvert que la cétose permettait de brûler les graisses plus efficacement.Researchers discovered that ketosis allowed for burning fat more effectively.
- Il est important de surveiller votre état de cétose si vous suivez un régime cétogène.It is important to monitor your state of ketosis if you are following a ketogenic diet.
- Je suis en état de cétose depuis deux semaines et je me sens moins fatigué.I have been in a state of ketosis for two weeks and I feel less tired.
- une cétose sévère peut entraîner des complications.A severe ketosis can lead to complications.
- Il a atteint la cétose après trois jours.He reached ketosis after three days.
- Le corps entre en cétose pendant le jeûne.The body enters ketosis during fasting.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are discussing their new diet.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu es en cétose, Lucas ?Are you in ketosis, Lucas?
- LucasOui, j'ai vérifié avec une bandelette.Yes, I checked with a test strip.
- EmmaC'est super, je n'y arrive pas encore.That's great, I'm not there yet.
- LucasContinue comme ça, Emma !Keep going like that, Emma!
