English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

epidural in French

epidural in French is épidural, épidurale, péridurale — epidural means an injection of anesthetic into the lower spine, commonly used to relieve pain during childbirth.

epidural in French

épidural
adj
(anatomy, relational) Situated on or outside the dura mater.
épidurale
noun
(medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.
péridurale
noun
(medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

What does "epidural" mean?

  1. noun An injection of anesthetic into the lower spine, commonly used to relieve pain during childbirth.
    "She asked for an epidural once the contractions became unbearable."
  2. adjective Located on or around the outer covering of the spinal cord.
    "The surgeon identified an epidural mass on the scan."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French

epidural in a sentence

  • She asked for an epidural once the contractions became unbearable.
  • The surgeon identified an epidural mass on the scan.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "epidural" in French?

"epidural" in French is épidural, épidurale, péridurale. epidural means: An injection of anesthetic into the lower spine, commonly used to relieve pain during childbirth.

How do you use "epidural" in a sentence?

Example: "She asked for an epidural once the contractions became unbearable." In French, "epidural" is épidural, épidurale, péridurale.

Are there other ways to say "epidural" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "epidural": épidural, épidurale, péridurale.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.