tétons
The English phrase "nipples" is translated into French as tétons.
The term tétons is the most widely accepted and neutral way to refer to nipples in French.
Which one should you use?
While mamelons is the term used in medical or formal anatomical contexts, tétons is the standard word used in casual conversation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Tétons is the common, everyday word and can be considered slightly more colloquial than the clinical term mamelons.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is téton.
Did you know?
- The formal term mamelon is frequently used in French technical descriptions of machinery and plumbing. It refers to a threaded pipe nipple used to connect two pipes.
- In French, the word tétine is used for a baby's pacifier, not just a bottle nipple. This means that if you call a pacifier a tétine, you are literally calling it a 'little nipple'.
- The word mamelon is also the name of a specific type of geological formation, specifically a small, rounded hill or a protrusion on a volcano.
Examples in context
- Elle s'est fait percer les tétons.She got her nipples pierced.This sentence is useful for describing the act of having one's tétons pierced.Tatoeba #2312319 by sacredceltic, translation #2311236 by Hybrid
- Mes tétons vont devenir trop pointus.My nipples will get too perky.This sentence is useful for describing how one's tétons might appear.Tatoeba #13856014 by Myrano_, translation #13856013 by Myrano_
- Ses tétons sont visibles à travers son t-shirt.Her nipples are visible through her t-shirt.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing nursing tips for a friend.
- LucasEst-ce que ça fait mal aux tétons ?Does it hurt the nipples?
- EmmaOui, c'est très sensible au début.Yes, it is very sensitive at first.
- LucasIl faut utiliser une crème pour les tétons.You should use a cream for the nipples.
- EmmaC'est une bonne idée, merci Lucas.That's a good idea, thank you Lucas.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
