How do you say "kidney" in French?

le rein

Noun Masculine

In French, "kidney" is le rein.

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Pronunciation

Break rein into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.

Grammar notes

le rein is masculine. Its plural is reins.

Example sentence

Chaque rein filtre les déchets du corps.

Each kidney filters waste from the body.

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How to remember le rein

Think of rein as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of kidney.

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Questions about le rein

How do you pronounce le rein?

Break rein into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.

Is le rein masculine or feminine?

le rein is masculine. le rein is masculine. Its plural is reins.

How is le rein used in French?

le rein is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Chaque rein filtre les déchets du corps. (Each kidney filters waste from the body.).

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