French Expression · Intermediate
fièvre de lait
milk fever
Pronunciation: /fjɛ.vʁə d(ə) lɛ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "milk fever".
Example
Sa mère était morte d'une fièvre de lait mal soignée.
His mother had died of a mistreated milk fever.
Practice tips
- Practice fièvre de lait out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.