pancréatite
feminine
Pancreatitis in French is translated as pancréatite.
The term refers to the inflammation of the pancreas.
Meaning: inflammation of the pancreas (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine definite article la (e.g., la pancréatite).
Did you know?
- French medical students are taught to distinguish pancréatite from pancréatose, the latter referring to a degenerative process without necessarily involving inflammation, a distinction often blurred in English.
- While English speakers might say 'acute pancreatitis', French medical professionals often use the expression crise de pancréatite to describe a sudden attack.
- In French medical terminology, many suffix-based names for diseases like pancréatite follow a strict pattern where '-ite' always denotes inflammation.
Examples in context
- Le patient souffre de pancréatite aiguë.The patient is suffering from acute pancreatitis.
- Ma tante souffre de pancréatite chronique.My aunt suffers from chronic pancreatitis.
- Le médecin a diagnostiqué une pancréatite.The doctor diagnosed pancreatitis.
- Elle souffre d'une pancréatite aiguë.She is suffering from acute pancreatitis.
- La pancréatite nécessite un suivi médical strict.Pancreatitis requires strict medical follow-up.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing Hugo's recent health issues at home.
- ChloéComment vas-tu avec ta pancréatite, Hugo ?How are you doing with your pancreatitis, Hugo?
- HugoC'est difficile, j'ai encore des douleurs.It is difficult, I still have pains.
- ChloéTu dois bien suivre ton régime.You must follow your diet well.
- HugoJe sais, je vais faire attention.I know, I will be careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pancreatitis” translations and entries pancréatite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
