vomir
/vɔ.miʁ/
The English phrase 'throw up' is translated into French as vomir.
The verb vomir means to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth. If you want to refer to the act of vomiting as a noun, you can use un vomissement.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Vomir is the standard, neutral or more clinical term. In casual conversations, speakers may use the vulgar phrase dégueuler to express the same idea.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the sensation of nausea or the specific urge to throw up, use the phrase avoir envie de vomir.
How do you pronounce it?
vomir is pronounced /vɔ.miʁ/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- If you are feeling extremely nauseous, a French speaker might say they are malade au cœur, which literally translates to being 'sick in the heart'.
- French has a specific architectural term, le vomitorium, for the passageways in a stadium that allow crowds to exit quickly.
- While vomir describes the physical act, the slang word dégueuler literally comes from the word gueule, which refers to the mouth or maw of an animal.
Examples in context
- As-tu envie de vomir ?Do you feel like you are going to throw up?This sentence is useful for asking if someone feels the urge to use the verb vomir.Tatoeba #8438922 by marioo, translation #6713604 by Eccles17
- Je crois que je vais vomir.I think I'm going to throw up.This sentence is useful for stating a personal intention or sensation regarding vomir.Tatoeba #9761403 by lbdx, translation #3726236 by CM
- Tu me donnes envie de vomir !You make me want to throw up!This sentence is useful for expressing how something makes you feel using vomir.Tatoeba #8553208 by Aiji, translation #2008193 by AlanF_US
- Je vais vomirI am going to throw up
- Elle a rendu son déjeunerShe threw up her lunch
- Je suis malade, j'ai vomiI'm sick, I threw up
- J'ai dégueulé tout mon dînerI threw up all my dinner
- Elle a gerbé dans les toilettesShe threw up in the toilets
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Example conversation
Emma feels sick after eating something strange.
- EmmaJe me sens mal, je vais vomir.I feel sick, I'm going to throw up.
- GabrielOh non, va vite aux toilettes, Emma !Oh no, go to the bathroom quickly, Emma!
- EmmaC'est fini, j'ai enfin fini de vomir.It's over, I've finally finished throwing up.
- GabrielRepose-toi un peu, Gabriel est là pour t'aider.Rest a bit, Gabriel is here to help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vomir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
