éruption cutanée
feminine
The English word 'rash' can be translated into French as éruption cutanée. Wiktionary also lists éruption and irritation (de la peau).
Meaning: area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots, illness characterized by a type of rash (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| éruption cutanée | feminine | |
| éruption | /e.ʁyp.sjɔ̃/ | feminine |
| irritation (de la peau) | feminine |
In French, these terms are used to describe an area of inflamed, irritated or reddened skin. To say that someone 'has a rash', use the verb avoir with the phrase avoir une éruption cutanée.
Which one should you use?
The term éruption cutanée is used to describe a medical rash, whereas irritation (de la peau) is used to describe the specific sensation or the state of the skin being irritated.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
éruption cutanée is a feminine noun phrase.
Did you know?
- In casual French, people often use the word boutons meaning 'buttons' to describe a rash or breakout of spots.
- While éruption describes a skin rash, it is also the standard word for a volcanic eruption or a sudden outburst of violence.
- If a rash is caused by an allergy, a French speaker might call it de l'urticaire, a term derived from the Latin word for 'nettle'.
Examples in context
- Une éruption cutanée se développa sur son cou.A rash broke out on her neck.This sentence is useful for describing the appearance of an éruption on a specific body part.Tatoeba #128750 by nimfeo, translation #270711 by CK
- Depuis combien de temps as-tu cette éruption ?How long have you had this rash?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of an éruption.Tatoeba #10074781 by Micsmithel, translation #4250343 by CK
- Cette éruption cutanée est causée par la gale.That rash is caused by scabies.This sentence is useful for identifying the cause of an éruption cutanée.Tatoeba #12351987 by lbdx, translation #12351509 by Miktsoanit
- J'ai une éruption cutanée sur tout mon corps.I have a rash all over my body.
- J'ai développé un érythème sur mon visage après une exposition prolongée au soleil.I developed a rash on my face after prolonged sun exposure.
- J'ai une allergie cutanée suite à l'utilisation d'un nouveau produit cosmétique.I have a rash due to the use of a new cosmetic product.
- J'ai plein de boutons rouges sur les bras.I have lots of red bumps on my arms.
- J'ai une irritation de la peau suite à une réaction à une plante toxique.I have a skin rash due to a reaction to a poisonous plant.
- J'ai développé une éruption cutanée après avoir pris un nouveau médicament.I developed a rash after taking a new medication.
- Ma peau me brûle et les boutons me font mal.My skin burns, and the bumps are painful.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon is asking Nathan about a skin irritation on his arm.
- ManonNathan, c'est quoi cette éruption cutanée ?Nathan, what is this rash?
- NathanJe ne sais pas, mais ça me gratte.I don't know, but it is itchy.
- ManonTu devrais montrer ton bras à un médecin.You should show your arm to a doctor.
- NathanTu as raison, je vais le faire.You're right, I will do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rash” translations and entries éruption, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
