typhoïde
The English phrase "typhoid" is translated into French as typhoïde.
The term refers to the medical condition typhoid.
Did you know?
- The word typhoïde is etymologically linked to the Greek 'typhos', which means 'smoke' or 'fog', referring to the clouded state of consciousness during the fever.
- The suffix -oïde in typhoïde means 'like' or 'resembling'. Historically, the disease was named because its symptoms resembled those of le typhus.
- French literature of the 19th century often used diseases like la typhoïde as plot devices to create sudden, dramatic deaths for characters, reflecting the era's genuine medical fears.
Examples in context
- Elle est morte de fièvre typhoïde.She died of typhoid fever.This sentence demonstrates the use of typhoïde in the context of a cause of death.Tatoeba #2329289 by sacredceltic, translation #2327495 by Hybrid
- Le médecin a diagnostiqué un cas de fièvre typhoïde.The doctor diagnosed a case of typhoid.
- Mon ami a attrapé la typho pendant ses vacances en Afrique.My friend caught typhoid during his vacation in Africa.
- La typhoïde est une maladie sérieuse.Typhoid is a serious disease.
- Il a contracté la typhoïde pendant son voyage.He contracted typhoid during his trip.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a diagnosis to a patient.
- ManonLe test est positif pour la typhoïde.The test is positive for typhoid.
- GabrielEst-ce que c'est grave, docteur ?Is it serious, doctor?
- ManonOui, vous devez rester à l'hôpital.Yes, you must stay in the hospital.
- GabrielJe comprends, merci pour l'information.I understand, thank you for the information.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
