mycose des ongles
Toenail fungus is expressed in French as mycose des ongles.
The phrase refers to a fungal infection that affects the nails of the toes. In French, the term ongles is used for both fingernails and toenails, so the specific body part is usually understood from the context of the conversation.
Which one should you use?
The term mycose des ongles translates generally to 'nail fungus'. If you want to be specifically clear that the infection is on the toes rather than the fingers, you should use mycose des ongles d'orteils.
Did you know?
- While English has a single word for 'toe', French speakers typically use doigt de pied, which literally means 'finger of the foot'.
- In a French pharmacy, you will likely see the technical term onychomycose on packaging rather than the conversational mycose des ongles.
- The suffix -ose in mycose is used in French medical terminology to denote a chronic or degenerative state, similar to how it appears in 'osteoporosis'.
Examples in context
- J'ai une mycose des ongles.I have toenail fungus.
- Comment traiter une onychomycose ?How to treat toenail fungus?
- Il a une mycose des ongles.He has a toenail fungus.
- Le médecin traite ma mycose des ongles.The doctor is treating my toenail fungus.
- Elle souffre d'une mycose des ongles.She suffers from a toenail fungus.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are talking at a pharmacy.
- ChloéEst-ce que vous avez un produit pour une mycose des ongles ?Do you have a product for a toenail fungus?
- NathanOui, je peux vous conseiller une crème.Yes, I can recommend a cream to you.
- ChloéC'est efficace pour ma mycose des ongles ?Is it effective for my toenail fungus?
- NathanOui, c'est très recommandé.Yes, it is highly recommended.
