Human Anatomy in French
Learning the French terms for human anatomy can be very useful, especially for students, medical professionals, and anyone interested in healthcare or biology. Knowing these terms can aid in understanding medical documents, communicating in healthcare settings, and enhancing one's general vocabulary in French.
Basic Anatomy Terms
Here's a table listing some key body parts in French, alongside their English translations and a brief note on pronunciation or usage where relevant:
| English | French | Notes |
| Head | Tête | Pronounced /tɛt/ |
| Brain | Cerveau | Pronounced /sɛʁ.vo/ |
| Eye | Oeil | Plural: Yeux (/jø/) |
| Ear | Oreille | Pronounced /ɔ.ʁɛj/ |
| Nose | Nez | Pronounced /ne/ |
| Mouth | Bouche | Pronounced /buʃ/ |
| Heart | Cœur | Pronounced /kœʁ/ |
| Stomach | Estomac | Pronounced /ɛs.tɔ.mak/ |
| Arm | Bras | Pronounced /bʁɑ/ |
| Hand | Main | Pronounced /mɛ̃/ |
| Leg | Jambe | Pronounced /ʒɑ̃b/ |
| Foot | Pied | Pronounced /pje/ |