appareil de rétention
The English phrase "teeth retainer" is appareil de rétention in French.
This phrase refers to a dental device used to keep teeth in their new positions after orthodontic treatment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of appareil (device or apparatus) and de rétention (of retention).
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to "a teeth retainer," use the masculine indefinite article un because appareil is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word appareil is used for a vast array of unrelated items, from a 'smartphone' (appareil photo or appareil mobile) to a 'coffee maker' (appareil à café) and even a 'hearing aid' (appareil auditif).
- In France, the cost of an appareil is often partially reimbursed by the national health system, a cultural detail that frequently comes up when discussing orthodontic care.
- Beyond dentistry, appareil can describe a 'style' or 'manner' of doing something, such as the way a painter applies paint to a canvas.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'un appareil de contention dentaire.I need a teeth retainer.
- Je dois porter mon appareil de rétention tous les soirs.I have to wear my teeth retainer every night.
- Je dois porter mon appareil de rétention la nuit.I have to wear my teeth retainer at night.
- Où as-tu rangé ton appareil de rétention ?Where did you put your teeth retainer?
- L'orthodontiste a vérifié mon appareil de rétention.The orthodontist checked my teeth retainer.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are in their kitchen in the morning.
- LéaGabriel, as-tu vu mon appareil de rétention ?Gabriel, have you seen my teeth retainer?
- GabrielNon, je ne l'ai pas vu, Léa.No, I haven't seen it, Léa.
- LéaJe le cherche partout depuis ce matin.I have been looking for it everywhere since this morning.
- GabrielRegarde peut-être dans ton sac.Maybe look in your bag.
