pneumologue
The English word pulmonologist is translated into French as pneumologue.
A pneumologue is a physician who specializes in pulmonology. The medical specialty itself is referred to as pneumologie.
Meaning: a physician who specializes in pulmonology (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pneumologue is used for both masculine and feminine subjects.
Did you know?
- If you are discussing car maintenance in France, you might hear about 'pneumatiques', which refers to the pneumatic tires on a vehicle. This word shares the exact same Greek root as pneumologue, linking the study of lungs to the science of compressed air.
- In France, a pneumologue is often the first specialist a patient sees for sleep apnea, as sleep disorders are categorized under the umbrella of pneumologie.
- The Greek root behind pneumologue is the same root used to describe the concept of 'spirit' or 'soul' in classical philosophy.
Examples in context
- Je dois prendre un rendez-vous chez le pneumologue.I need to make an appointment with the pulmonologist.
- Mon ami est un spécialiste des poumons.My friend is a pulmonologist.
- J'ai rendez-vous chez le pneumologue demain car j'ai des problèmes respiratoires.I have an appointment with the pulmonologist tomorrow because I have respiratory problems.
- Mon grand-père consulte un pneumologue pour son emphysème.My grandfather sees a pulmonologist for his emphysema.
- Le pneumologue a étudié pendant de nombreuses années pour se spécialiser dans les maladies pulmonaires.The pulmonologist studied for many years to specialize in lung diseases.
- Le pneumologue a examiné mes poumons.The pulmonologist examined my lungs.
- Est-ce que ce pneumologue est compétent ?Is this pulmonologist competent?
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing Chloé's health symptoms.
- ChloéJe tousse beaucoup depuis une semaine.I have been coughing a lot for a week.
- HugoTu devrais peut-être voir un pneumologue.You should perhaps see a pulmonologist.
- ChloéOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
- HugoJe peux t'aider à trouver un spécialiste.I can help you find a specialist.
