How to Say ‘The stomach’ in French
L'estomac
l eh-stoh-mahk
[l eh-stoh-mahk]
💬 Usage Tip: "Le" becomes "l'" before a vowel: "le estomac" becomes "l'estomac." A nice example of French avoiding awkward vowel clashes.
🇫🇷 In France: For stomach issues, French patients may also say "j'ai mal à l'estomac" or more generally "j'ai mal au ventre."
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the
Contracted form of “le” or “la” before a vowel; here it means “the” before “estomac.”
Dans « L'estomac », « L' » remplace l’article devant une voyelle.
In “L'estomac,” “L'” replaces the article before a vowel.
estomac
[eh-stoh-mahk]
stomach
The organ or stomach area; often used when talking about pain or digestion.
Le mot « estomac » est utile si vous avez mal au ventre ou des brûlures.
The word “estomac” is useful if you have stomach pain or burning.
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