Translation of Italian word "febbre" to English
febbre
/ˈfɛb.bre/
How to use
The Italian noun 'febbre' (feminine) denotes 'fever' (Fever). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. Learners should note how 'febbre' behaves in the plural — the ending change follows the regular pattern for its gender class.
🇬🇧 English
fever
Example
Mio figlio ha la febbre alta a trentanove gradi.
My son has a high fever at thirty-nine degrees.
Prendi un antipiretipo per far scendere la febbre.
Take a febrifuge to bring down the fever.
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Common phrases
- febbre alta— high fever
- Prendi un antipiretipo per far scendere la febbre.— Take a febrifuge to bring down the fever.
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What does the Italian word "febbre" mean?▼
The Italian word "febbre" means "fever" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mio figlio ha la febbre alta a trentanove gradi." (which translates as "My son has a high fever at thirty-nine degrees.").
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