Skip to content

vomir

vomit

verb voh-MEER Less Common

Usage Note

Vomir is a second-group (-ir) verb and is the standard, neutral medical term for 'to vomit'. The noun vomissement means 'vomiting', and vomissure refers to vomit itself (more clinical). The figurative use ça me fait vomir ('it makes me sick') expresses strong disgust informally.

Examples

"Il a vomi après le repas."

Natural Translation

He vomited after the meal.

Explore French by topic