How to Say ‘A respiratory infection.’ in French
Une infection respiratoire.
ewn an-fek-SYON res-pee-rah-TWAHR
[ewn an-fek-SYON res-pee-rah-TWAHR]
💬 Usage Tip: In French, the adjective usually follows the noun: infection respiratoire.
🇫🇷 In France: This is a natural phrase to say to a vet if you already know the suspected issue.
Phrase Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
a
An indefinite article used before a feminine singular noun.
Une infection respiratoire est possible.
A respiratory infection is possible.
infection
[an-fek-SYON]
infection
An illness caused by harmful microorganisms.
Une infection respiratoire inquiète le propriétaire.
A respiratory infection worries the owner.
Respiratoire.
res-pee-rah-TWAHR
respiratory.
An adjective meaning related to breathing or the airways.
Une maladie respiratoire.
A respiratory illness.
Words in this phrase
respiratoire
[res-pee-rah-TWAHR]
respiratory
Describes something involving breathing or the respiratory system.
Une infection respiratoire peut gêner la poule.
A respiratory infection can bother the hen.
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