oncologue
/ɔ̃.kɔ.lɔɡ/masculine
The English phrase oncologist is translated into French as oncologue.
oncologue is a noun referring to one who specialises in oncology.
Meaning: one who specialises in oncology (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term cancérologue is used for oncologist.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔ̃.kɔ.lɔɡ/
Did you know?
- The suffix -logue in oncologue is shared with dialogue, reflecting the Greek root 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'reason'. This frames the oncologist not just as a healer but as a scholar of the disease.
- French medical titles like oncologue do not change their spelling for women, but the preceding article une is essential. This differs from some other French professions where the ending of the word must be modified to be feminine.
- The word oncologue follows a pattern where French medical specialists often end in -logue or -iste, but the suffix -logue specifically denotes a specialist in a 'science' or 'study'.
Examples in context
- Marie est oncologue.Mary is an oncologist.This sentence is useful for stating someone's profession using oncologue.Tatoeba #8598416 by Micsmithel, translation #1542576 by Spamster
- Mon père doit prendre rendez-vous avec un oncologue.My father has to schedule an appointment with an oncologist.
- L'oncologue est spécialisé dans le traitement du cancer.The oncologist specializes in cancer treatment.
- Elle a été diagnostiquée récemment, donc elle consulte un oncologue.She was recently diagnosed, so she is seeing an oncologist.
- Ma grand-mère voit un médecin spécialisé en cancer pour son traitement.My grandmother is seeing a doctor specialized in cancer for her treatment.
- As-tu un bon médecin spécialisé en cancer à recommander ?Do you have a good doctor specialized in cancer to recommend?
- Il faut qu'elle prenne un rendez-vous avec un cancérologue au plus vite.She needs to schedule an appointment with an oncologist as soon as possible.
- Il cherche un bon oncologue.He is looking for a good oncologist.
- Mon oncle est un oncologue reconnu.My uncle is a recognized oncologist.
Example conversation
Lucas is talking to Chloé about his father's health.
- LucasMon père voit son oncologue demain.My father is seeing his oncologist tomorrow.
- ChloéC'est une bonne nouvelle, Lucas.That is good news, Lucas.
- LucasOui, cet oncologue est vraiment rassurant.Yes, this oncologist is really reassuring.
- ChloéJ'espère que tout ira bien.I hope everything will go well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oncologist” translations and entries oncologue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
