scrotum
/skʁɔ.tɔm/masculine
The English word scrotum is scrotum in French.
The word refers to the sac of skin that protects the testicles.
Meaning: sac of skin that protects the testicles (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
scrotum is the formal medical term used in French, just as it is in English. In contrast, Les couilles is a common, informal term that may be seen as vulgar.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because scrotum is a masculine noun, it is preceded by the masculine article le.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of scrotum is /skʁɔ.tɔm/.
Did you know?
- In certain regional French slang, the term testicules is sometimes replaced by the word noisettes, which literally translates to 'hazelnuts'.
- The Latin root of scrotum actually referred to a small bag or a purse used to carry coins.
- In a clinical setting, a doctor might use the phrase la bourse to describe the scrotum, a word that more commonly means 'purse' or 'stock market'.
Examples in context
- Le scrotum est très sensible.The scrotum is very sensitive.
- Il a une lésion sur le scrotum.He has a lesion on the scrotum.
- L'examen du scrotum est nécessaire.An examination of the scrotum is necessary.
Example conversation
A medical student and a teacher are discussing anatomy.
- LucasOù se trouve le scrotum exactement ?Where exactly is the scrotum located?
- EmmaC'est le sac qui contient les testicules, Lucas.It is the sac that contains the testicles, Lucas.
- LucasD'accord, je vois le scrotum sur le schéma.Okay, I see the scrotum on the diagram.
- EmmaC'est correct, tu as bien compris.That's correct, you understood well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scrotum” translations and entries scrotum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries scrotum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
