thyroïde
/ti.ʁɔ.id/
The English word thyroid is thyroïde in French.
The word thyroïde is the most common and straightforward translation for thyroid in French. When referring to the gland, it is typically used with the feminine article la, as in la thyroïde.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ti.ʁɔ.id/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word thyroïde shares its linguistic root with the Greek term for a specific type of shield used by Macedonian phalanxes.
- The term thyroïde is a 'learned borrowing', meaning it was consciously adopted into French from New Latin rather than evolving naturally from Vulgar Latin.
- Because thyroïde is an adjective meaning 'shield-shaped', it can technically describe anything with that shape, not just a gland.
Examples in context
- Vous a-t-on déjà diagnostiqué des problèmes de thyroïde ?Have you ever been diagnosed with thyroid issues?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever been diagnosed with problems related to thyroïde.Tatoeba #9937096 by Micsmithel, translation #9849588 by NurseMeeks
- Il y a quelque chose qui ne va pas avec sa glande thyroïde.There's something wrong with her thyroid gland.This sentence is useful for stating that something is wrong with a person's thyroïde gland.Tatoeba #4093559 by sbamsbamsbam, translation #4091040 by Lepotdeterre
- glande thyroïdeThyroid glandThis is a phrase for the thyroid gland using thyroïde.
- Je dois passer des tests pour ma thyroïde.I need to undergo tests for my thyroid.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are talking about a medical appointment.
- ManonJe dois faire un examen de la thyroïde demain.I have to have a thyroid exam tomorrow.
- LucasEst-ce que tu te sens fatiguée ces derniers temps ?Have you been feeling tired lately?
- ManonOui, c'est pour ça que je vérifie ma thyroïde.Yes, that's why I'm checking my thyroid.
- LucasJ'espère que tout ira bien, Manon.I hope everything will be fine, Manon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry thyroïde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
