abcès
Il a développé un abcès après s'être blessé au pied.
He developed an abscess after injuring his foot.
A localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often caused by a bacterial infection.
Le médecin a drainé l'abcès pour éviter la propagation de l'infection.
The doctor drained the abscess to prevent the spread of infection.
Un abcès dentaire peut provoquer une douleur intense.
A dental abscess can cause intense pain.
An abscess is typically characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the site.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Pronunciation Tip
The 'c' in 'abcès' is pronounced like an 's' (not a 'k'). The word is pronounced /ab.sɛ/.
Gold Rule
Medical Context
Use 'abcès' in medical or health-related discussions. In everyday language, 'infection' or 'furoncle' may be used colloquially.
Word Origin
From Latin *abscessus* ('a going away'), from *abscedere* ('to go away'), from *ab-* ('away') + *cedere* ('to go').
Usage Notes
In French, 'abcès' is a masculine noun and is commonly used in medical contexts. It can refer to any localized pus collection, not just skin infections.