éjaculation précoce
/e.ʒa.ky.la.sjɔ̃ pʁe.kɔs/feminine
The English phrase premature ejaculation is éjaculation précoce in French.
This term refers to the condition of premature ejaculation.
Meaning: premature ejaculation (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase éjaculation précoce is a literal translation of the English term, where éjaculation means ejaculation and précoce means premature.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
éjaculation précoce is the standard medical and formal term used in French. For informal situations, you can use Éjaculation rapide, Finir trop vite or éjaculer trop vite.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so the indefinite article used is une (une éjaculation précoce).
How do you pronounce it?
/e.ʒa.ky.la.sjɔ̃ pʁe.kɔs/ (6 syllables)
Did you know?
- The word précoce shares a surprising historical root with the English word 'apricot'. Both words stem from the Latin 'praecox', meaning 'early ripening'.
- In French, the adjective précoce is frequently used outside of medicine to praise children who are 'gifted' or develop skills earlier than their peers.
- Medical discourse in France often uses the term trouble de l'éjaculation to encompass both premature and delayed ejaculation under one broad category.
Examples in context
- Il n'y a rien qui gâche plus la vie que l'éjaculation précoce.There's nothing that ruins life as much as premature ejaculation.This sentence is useful for expressing how much the condition can negatively impact one's life when using éjaculation précoce.Tatoeba #427120 by ogrisel, translation #426903 by Scott
- Je te conseille de consulter un sexologue spécialisé dans les troubles de l'éjaculation précoceI advise you to consult a sexologist specializing in premature ejaculation disorders
- L'éjaculation précoce est un problème médical courant.Premature ejaculation is a common medical problem.
- Il traite son éjaculation précoce avec des médicaments.He treats his premature ejaculation with medication.
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Example conversation
A man is discussing a medical concern with his partner.
- GabrielJe m'inquiète pour mon éjaculation précoce.I am worried about my premature ejaculation.
- LéaTu devrais en parler à un médecin, Gabriel.You should talk to a doctor about it, Gabriel.
- GabrielC'est intimidant d'aborder ce sujet.It is intimidating to bring up this subject.
- LéaNe t'en fais pas, je suis là pour toi.Don't worry, I am here for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “premature ejaculation” translations and entries éjaculation précoce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries précoce, éjaculation, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
