genouillère
The English phrase "knee brace" is translated into French as genouillère.
A supportive device worn around the knee to protect the joint or help it heal from an injury.
What does it mean word for word?
The word genouillère is formed from genou (knee) and the suffix -illère, which is used to denote an object or tool associated with a specific body part.
Which one should you use?
While genouillère refers to a soft or semi-rigid sleeve-style brace, a more rigid, mechanical brace used for severe stabilization is often called an orthèse de genou.
Did you know?
- In the context of historical fashion, a genouillère was once a term for a piece of armor or a metal plating used to protect the knee in a suit of mail.
- In French, the term genouillère can refer to a medical brace or to the protective pads volleyball and handball players wear to avoid floor burns.
- The word genou is a close linguistic relative of the English word 'knee', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'bending'.
Examples in context
- Mon médecin m'a recommandé de porter une orthèse de genou pendant ma récupération.My doctor advised me to wear a knee brace during my recovery.
- Je suis allé chez l'orthopédiste pour me procurer une attelle pour le genou.I went to the orthopedist to get a knee brace.
- J'ai acheté une nouvelle genouillère pour mon jogging.I bought a new knee brace for my jogging.
- Il porte une genouillère pour stabiliser son articulation.He is wearing a knee brace to stabilize his joint.
- J'ai besoin d'une genouillère pour faire du sport.I need a knee brace to play sports.
- Elle porte une genouillère après son opération.She is wearing a knee brace after her surgery.
- Cette genouillère est très confortable.This knee brace is very comfortable.
Example conversation
Gabriel is asking Chloé for advice at a pharmacy.
- GabrielChloé, tu as une genouillère à me conseiller ?Chloé, do you have a knee brace to recommend to me?
- ChloéOui, celle-ci est très efficace pour les sportifs.Yes, this one is very effective for athletes.
- GabrielEst-ce que la genouillère est facile à enfiler ?Is the knee brace easy to put on?
- ChloéOui, elle est très simple à utiliser.Yes, it is very simple to use.
