Significado
To have a medical surgical procedure performed on one's body.
Contexto cultural
The French healthcare system is highly centralized. When someone says they 'subissent une opération', it often implies it's happening in a 'clinique' (private) or 'hôpital' (public), with the latter being the standard for major surgeries. In Quebec, the influence of English can sometimes lead to 'avoir une opération', but 'subir' remains the mark of a well-educated speaker in formal settings. Belgian French is very similar to Hexagonal French in medical terminology. 'Subir' is the standard formal term used in Brussels' hospitals. In Swiss French, precision is valued. 'Subir une opération' is used strictly for surgical procedures, while 'subir un traitement' is used for non-surgical medical care.
The Surgeon Rule
Always remember: Surgeons 'pratiquent' or 'font', patients 'subissent' or 'se font opérer'.
Avoid 'Avoir'
While 'avoir une opération' is understood, it sounds like a translation from English. Use 'subir' to sound like a C1 speaker.
Significado
To have a medical surgical procedure performed on one's body.
The Surgeon Rule
Always remember: Surgeons 'pratiquent' or 'font', patients 'subissent' or 'se font opérer'.
Avoid 'Avoir'
While 'avoir une opération' is understood, it sounds like a translation from English. Use 'subir' to sound like a C1 speaker.
The 'Billard' Idiom
Use 'passer sur le billard' if you want to sound like a native in a casual setting, but only if the surgery isn't life-threateningly serious.
Agreement Check
In the phrase 'L'opération qu'elle a subie', the past participle 'subie' takes an 'e' because the direct object (l'opération) is before the verb.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'subir'.
L'année dernière, elle a ______ une opération du genou.
The past participle of 'subir' is 'subi'. There is no agreement here because the direct object 'une opération' follows the verb.
Which sentence is grammatically and contextually correct?
Select the correct option:
'Subir' is for the patient, 'pratiquer' is for the surgeon. 'Faire' is incorrect for the patient.
Fill in the missing line in this formal dialogue.
Médecin: 'Votre état nécessite une intervention.' Patient: 'Est-ce que je dois ______ ?'
In a formal medical context, 'subir une opération' is the most appropriate and professional choice.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
Phrase: 'Passer sur le billard'
'Passer sur le billard' is a common informal/slang way to say someone is having surgery.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Patient vs. Surgeon
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosL'année dernière, elle a ______ une opération du genou.
The past participle of 'subir' is 'subi'. There is no agreement here because the direct object 'une opération' follows the verb.
Select the correct option:
'Subir' is for the patient, 'pratiquer' is for the surgeon. 'Faire' is incorrect for the patient.
Médecin: 'Votre état nécessite une intervention.' Patient: 'Est-ce que je dois ______ ?'
In a formal medical context, 'subir une opération' is the most appropriate and professional choice.
Phrase: 'Passer sur le billard'
'Passer sur le billard' is a common informal/slang way to say someone is having surgery.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNot necessarily, but 'subir' implies something you have to go through, which is usually not pleasant. However, the result is often positive (healing).
It's better to say 'subir une intervention chirurgicale' or 'subir une opération'. 'Chirurgie' is the field, 'opération' is the act.
'Subir' is formal and written; 'se faire opérer' is neutral and spoken.
J'ai subi une opération du genou.
Yes, it's a regular -ir verb of the second group (like finir).
Yes: 'subir une opération de chirurgie esthétique'.
Because in French, 'faire' implies you are the one performing the surgery.
Yes, metaphorically, to describe a major restructuring.
Usually 'de' followed by the body part (e.g., du cœur).
Yes, they share a similar nuance of enduring something, though 'subir' is more neutral in a medical context.
Yes, 'Le chien a dû subir une opération'.
Very common for reporting on the health of public figures.
Frases relacionadas
Se faire opérer
similarTo get operated on
Pratiquer une opération
contrastTo perform an operation
Une intervention chirurgicale
synonymA surgical intervention
Remettre sur pied
builds onTo get someone back on their feet
Anesthésie générale
specialized formGeneral anesthesia
