infection urinaire
The English abbreviation UTI (urinary tract infection) is expressed in French as uti.
uti is an abbreviation for a urinary tract infection.
Did you know?
- The word infection was inherited from Old French, which originally described the act of staining or dyeing a fabric.
- While 'UTI' is a broad term in English, French speakers frequently use cystite in daily conversation to specifically identify a bladder infection.
- In a French pharmacy, instead of asking for a treatment for a 'UTI', a patient is more likely to ask for something for a brûlure (burning) or irritation.
Examples in context
- Je pense que j'ai une infection urinaire, pouvez-vous m'aider?I think I have a UTI, can you help me?
- J'ai les symptômes d'une cystite, je dois prendre des antibiotiques.I have symptoms of a UTI, I need to take antibiotics.
- J'ai des brûlures en urinantI have a burning sensation when urinating
- des médicaments pour traiter une infection urinaireMedications to treat a UTI
- Elle traite une infection urinaire.She is treating a urinary tract infection.
- L'infection urinaire peut être douloureuse.A urinary tract infection can be painful.
Example conversation
Chloé is talking to Lucas about her health at home.
- ChloéLucas, je pense que j'ai une infection urinaire.Lucas, I think I have a urinary tract infection.
- LucasOh mince, est-ce que tu as besoin d'un médecin ?Oh no, do you need a doctor?
- ChloéOui, je vais prendre un rendez-vous demain.Yes, I am going to make an appointment tomorrow.
- LucasD'accord, repose-toi bien en attendant.Okay, rest well in the meantime.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries infection, urinaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
