éruption cutanée
The English phrase "skin rash" is translated into French as éruption cutanée.
The phrase is used to describe a skin rash.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of éruption (eruption/outbreak) and cutanée (relating to the skin).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
éruption cutanée is the standard medical and formal way to refer to a skin rash.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine, so the indefinite article used is une (e.g., une éruption cutanée for "a skin rash").
Did you know?
- While éruption cutanée is the medical term, French speakers often use the word boutons (meaning 'buttons') to describe the small red bumps of a rash.
- In casual conversation, a person might describe a rash as avoir des plaques, which literally means 'to have plates' or 'patches'.
- The term cutanée comes from the Latin cutis (skin), which is also the root of the English word 'cuticle'.
Examples in context
- J'ai une éruption cutanée sur le bras.I have a skin rash on my arm.
- Mon fils a une éruption cutanée depuis hier.My son has had a skin rash since yesterday.
- Est-ce que cette éruption cutanée est contagieuse?Is this skin rash contagious?
- Cette crème calme l'éruption cutanée.This cream calms the skin rash.
- Le médecin a examiné mon éruption cutanée.The doctor examined my skin rash.
Example conversation
Nathan is asking Chloé about her health at home.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu as, Chloé ?What's wrong, Chloé?
- ChloéJ'ai une éruption cutanée sur la jambe.I have a skin rash on my leg.
- NathanEst-ce que ça te fait mal ?Does it hurt you?
- ChloéOui, c'est assez inconfortable.Yes, it is quite uncomfortable.
