prothèse de jambe
The English phrase "prosthetic leg" is translated into French as prothèse de jambe.
prothèse de jambe refers to an artificial limb used to replace a missing leg.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of prothèse (prosthesis) and de jambe (of leg).
Which one should you use?
While prothèse de jambe is a standard term, you may also encounter jambe artificielle as a common synonym. For more technical or formal contexts, one might use Jambe prothétique or the broader term Membre artificiel (artificial limb).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, only the noun prothèse takes an s to become prothèses de jambe. The de jambe part remains singular because it specifies the type of prosthesis.
Did you know?
- The English word 'gambol', meaning to leap or frolic, actually shares a linguistic ancestor with the French word jambe.
- The word prothèse is used for a wide variety of medical replacements beyond limbs, including dental bridges and hip implants.
- The word prothèse is a 'learned borrowing' from Ancient Greek, meaning it was adopted into French through scholarly study rather than through common everyday speech.
Examples in context
- Tom a une prothèse de jambe.Tom has a prosthetic leg.This sentence shows how to state that someone possesses a prothèse de jambe.Tatoeba #4549078 by Whidou, translation #4539943 by Hybrid
- Je porte une prothèse de jambe.I wear a prosthetic leg.
- Mon ami a une jambe artificielle.My friend has an artificial leg.
- Il porte une prothèse de jambe pour marcher.He wears a prosthetic leg to walk.
- Sa nouvelle prothèse de jambe est très légère.His new prosthetic leg is very light.
Example conversation
A physical therapist is checking on a patient's equipment.
- ChloéEst-ce que la prothèse de jambe est confortable, Nathan ?Is the prosthetic leg comfortable, Nathan?
- NathanOui, elle est bien ajustée.Yes, it is well adjusted.
- ChloéC'est une bonne nouvelle pour votre rééducation.That is good news for your rehabilitation.
- NathanMerci, Chloé.Thank you, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jambe, prothèse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
