gynéco

gynaecologist

noun zhee-nay-KO Rare

Usage Note

Gynéco is the informal, everyday abbreviation of gynécologue. It is widely used in spoken French and is not considered slang — a doctor may use it of themselves. The full form gynécologue is preferred in written or formal contexts. The feminine is the same form: la gynéco, le gynéco.

Examples

"Elle a rendez-vous chez la gynéco demain."

Natural Translation

She has an appointment with the gynaecologist tomorrow.

Literal Translation

She has appointment at-the gynaecologist tomorrow.

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