mumps in French
mumps in French is oreillons, parotidite — mumps means a contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.
mumps in French
oreillons
(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.
parotidite
(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.
What does "mumps" mean?
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noun A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.
"He caught mumps as a child, before the vaccine was widespread."
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mumps in a sentence
- He caught mumps as a child, before the vaccine was widespread.
- Mumps can cause fever and swollen cheeks.
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What is "mumps" in French?
"mumps" in French is oreillons, parotidite. mumps means: A contagious viral illness that causes painful swelling of the glands in the face and neck.
How do you use "mumps" in a sentence?
Example: "He caught mumps as a child, before the vaccine was widespread." In French, "mumps" is oreillons, parotidite.
Are there other ways to say "mumps" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mumps": oreillons, parotidite.
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