déchirure du ménisque
The English phrase 'meniscus tear' is translated into French as déchirure du ménisque.
This phrase describes a medical injury where the cartilage located in the knee joint is ripped.
Did you know?
- The word ménisque literally means 'little crescent moon' in Greek, referring to the crescent shape of the knee cartilage.
- While English speakers use 'tear' to mean both a rip and a salty drop from the eye, French keeps these concepts completely separate. For the drop from your eye, you must use the word larme instead of anything related to déchirure.
- The word déchirure is highly versatile and can be used to describe much more than physical injuries. You might use it to describe a rip in your favorite shirt or even the profound feeling of a 'heartbreak' in a literary sense.
Examples in context
- Le médecin a diagnostiqué une déchirure du ménisque.The doctor diagnosed a meniscus tear.
- Une déchirure du ménisque nécessite souvent du repos.A meniscus tear often requires rest.
- Il souffre d'une déchirure du ménisque au genou.He is suffering from a meniscus tear in the knee.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about Lucas's recent knee injury.
- LucasJ'ai mal au genou depuis mon accident.My knee has been hurting since my accident.
- LéaEst-ce que c'est une déchirure du ménisque ?Is it a meniscus tear?
- LucasOui, le spécialiste a confirmé la déchirure du ménisque.Yes, the specialist confirmed the meniscus tear.
- LéaJe suis désolée pour toi, Lucas.I am sorry for you, Lucas.
