How to Say ‘Fever’ in French
La fièvre
lah fyay-vruh
[lah fyay-vruh]
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced roughly 'fyEVR.' Another common medical noun with the feminine article la.
🇫🇷 In France: Doctors in France often ask specifically about fever because it can change how urgent the case seems.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La fièvre a commencé hier soir.
The fever started last night.
fièvre
[fyay-vruh]
fever
A raised body temperature; a common symptom discussed with a doctor.
La fièvre a commencé hier soir.
The fever started last night.
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