Vocabulary for patients in French

23 September 2024

This article teaches a French patient-doctor discussion. Remember that the sequence we've provided is fundamental, and the actual discussion may differ in various situations, but these are some basic terms you may use with a doctor. To learn the anatomy of the body in French and understand what the doctor says about your condition, it is worth learning French online with a tutor.Here, you can find a tutor tailored to the student's goals.

French vocabulary about going to the doctor

• une toux - A cough.
• le ventre - The stomach.
• je dois aller - I must go...
• le dos - The back.
• Je tousse - I cough.
• malade - Sick.
• mal à la gorge - Sore throat.
• un rhume - A cold.
• une grippe - The flu.
• la fièvre - Fever.
• le médecin - The doctor.
• une ordonnance - A prescription.
• chez le médecin - At the doctor's.
• un rendez-vous - An appointment.
• des pastilles - Some lozenges.
• J 'ai besoin de - I need...
• Des démangeaisons - A itch.
• ce matin - This morning.
• pendant la nuit - During the night.
• ça me pique - It is itchy.
• des rougeurs - A rash.
• la gorge - The throat.
• un médicament - Some medicine.

Example of conversation

Patient: I'm sick. / Je me sens mal.

Doctor: What happened? Let's see… / Qu'est-ce qui s'est passé? Résumons...

Patient: I have a fever, sore throat, and headache. / Maux de tête, gorge douloureuse, fièvre.

Doctor: You have viral fever, so don't worry. Take these medicines for three days. / Vous avez de la fièvre virale, mais ne vous inquiétez pas. Je vais donner des médicaments à prendre pendant trois jours pour que vous vous sentiez mieux.

Patient: What is my diet? / Quel régime, Docteur?

Doctor: Hydrate and rest. / Boire et se reposer.

Patient: How much is the consultation? / Le prix de la consultation, s'il vous plaît?

Doctor: 17 euros

Patient: Thanks. / Merci.