calculs rénaux
The English phrase 'kidney stones' is translated into French as calculs rénaux.
This phrase refers to the hard deposits of minerals that form inside the kidneys.
What does it mean word for word?
The term calculs rénaux is composed of calculs, meaning stones or calculi and rénaux, meaning renal or kidney-related.
Which one should you use?
calculs rénaux is the standard medical term, while les cailloux dans les reins and pierres aux reins are informal ways to describe the condition.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
calculs rénaux is a formal translation suitable for medical contexts. In contrast, les cailloux dans les reins and pierres aux reins are colloquial or informal expressions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation calculs aux reins may be used in some regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is calcul rénal, where both the noun and the adjective are in the singular form.
Did you know?
- The word calcul is used both for kidney stones and mathematical sums because ancient people used small pebbles as counting tools.
- While calculs rénaux is the standard term, some French speakers use the phrase colique néphrétique to describe the actual attack of pain caused by the stones.
- Using the informal phrase pierres aux reins can sound strangely archaic or overly dramatic to modern French speakers. It sounds more like something from an old poem than a description of a contemporary medical ailment.
Examples in context
- As-tu des calculs rénaux ?Do you have kidney stones?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has calculs rénaux.Tatoeba #8659233 by Micsmithel, translation #6108163 by mailohilohi
- Quels sont les symptômes des calculs rénaux ?What are the symptoms of kidney stones?
- Comment peut-on prévenir les pierres aux reins ?How can one prevent kidney stones?
- J'ai passé trois jours à souffrir à cause des cailloux dans les reins.I spent three days suffering because of kidney stones.
- Il a souffert de calculs rénaux toute la nuit.He suffered from kidney stones all night.
- Les calculs rénaux peuvent être très douloureux.Kidney stones can be very painful.
Example conversation
Nathan is talking to Chloé about his recent doctor's visit.
- NathanLe médecin a confirmé que j'ai des calculs rénaux.The doctor confirmed that I have kidney stones.
- ChloéOh non, est-ce que tu as très mal ?Oh no, are you in a lot of pain?
- NathanOui, les calculs rénaux causent une douleur intense.Yes, kidney stones cause intense pain.
- ChloéJ'espère que tu te sentiras mieux bientôt, Nathan.I hope you feel better soon, Nathan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
