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sprain in French

sprain in French is entorse, fouler — sprain means to injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.

sprain in French

entorse
noun
The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
fouler
verb
To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

What does "sprain" mean?

  1. verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
    "She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb."
  2. noun The injury caused by twisting a joint or ligament this way.
    "The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture."
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sprain in a sentence

  • She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb.
  • He sprained his wrist trying to break his fall.
  • The doctor confirmed it was just a mild sprain, not a fracture.

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What is "sprain" in French?

"sprain" in French is entorse, fouler. sprain means: To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.

How do you use "sprain" in a sentence?

Example: "She sprained her ankle stepping off the curb." In French, "sprain" is entorse, fouler.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sprain": entorse, fouler.

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