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How to Say ‘A respiratory infection’ in French

Une infection respiratoire

ewn an-fek-SYOHN res-pee-ra-TWAR

[ewn an-fek-SYOHN res-pee-ra-TWAR]

💬 Usage Tip: In French the describing word comes after the noun, the reverse of English. Compare une infection grave "a serious infection".

Phrase Breakdown

Une infection

ewn an-fek-SYOHN

An infection

Link 'une' into 'infection': 'ü-nan-fek-syohn'.

Example

C'est une infection grave.

It's a serious infection.

Words in this phrase

Une

[ewn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before feminine singular nouns.

Example

Une rencontre comme celle-ci peut ouvrir des portes.

A meeting like this can open doors.

infection

[an-fek-SYOHN]

infection

Feminine noun for a disease caused by germs.

Example

Il a une infection à l'oreille.

He has an ear infection.

respiratoire

[res-pee-ra-TWAR]

respiratory

Adjective relating to breathing.

Example

Elle a un problème respiratoire.

She has a respiratory problem.

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