Language/French/Vocabulary/Santé
In this lesson, we will explore French vocabulary related to health (la santé) and wellness (le bien-être). We will learn words and phrases that are commonly used in medical and healthcare contexts, as well as some general vocabulary related to health and well-being. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to talk about health-related topics in French with greater confidence.
I. General Vocabulary Related to Health[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some general vocabulary related to health:
- la santé - health
- être en bonne santé - to be in good health
- être en mauvaise santé - to be in poor health
- se sentir bien - to feel good
- se sentir mal - to feel bad
- tomber malade - to fall ill
- guérir - to heal, to recover
- la guérison - recovery
- le bien-être - well-being
- sain(e) - healthy
- malsain(e) - unhealthy
II. Parts of the Body[edit | edit source]
To talk about health, it's important to know the names of different parts of the body:
- la tête - head
- les yeux - eyes
- les oreilles - ears
- le nez - nose
- la bouche - mouth
- les dents - teeth
- la gorge - throat
- le cœur - heart
- les poumons - lungs
- l'estomac - stomach
- le dos - back
- les bras - arms
- les jambes - legs
III. Common Symptoms and Ailments[edit | edit source]
Next, let's learn some common symptoms and ailments:
- la fièvre - fever
- la toux - cough
- le rhume - cold
- la grippe - flu
- la douleur - pain
- le mal de tête - headache
- le mal de ventre - stomachache
- le mal de dos - backache
- la nausée - nausea
- les frissons - chills
- la fatigue - fatigue, tiredness
- l'allergie - allergy
IV. Medical Professions and Places[edit | edit source]
It's also important to know the names of medical professions and places where you might seek medical care:
- le médecin - doctor
- l'infirmier/l'infirmière - nurse
- le dentiste - dentist
- le pharmacien/la pharmacienne - pharmacist
- l'hôpital - hospital
- la clinique - clinic
- la pharmacie - pharmacy
V. Useful Phrases for Medical Situations[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's learn some useful phrases that you might use in medical situations:
- J'ai mal à... - I have a pain in...
- Je me sens faible. - I feel weak.
- Je suis allergique à... - I am allergic to...
- J'ai de la fièvre. - I have a fever.
- Je tousse beaucoup. - I cough a lot.
- Je voudrais prendre un rendez-vous. - I would like to make an appointment.
- Quel est le problème? - What is the problem?
- Où avez-vous mal? - Where does it hurt?
- Avez-vous des médicaments à prendre? - Do you have any medication to take?
- Prenez ces médicaments deux fois par jour. - Take this medication twice a day.
More vocabulary[edit | edit source]
EMERGENCY[edit | edit source]
EMERGENCY |
L'URGENCE |
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I am ill | Je suis malade |
I need a doctor | J'ai besoin d'un médecin |
It hurts here | ça fait mal là |
It is urgent | C'est urgent |
the hospital | l'hôpital |
ambulance | ambulance |
SYMPTOMS[edit | edit source]
SYMPTOMS |
SYMPTOMES |
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to be bleeding | saigner |
to be dizzy | avoir la tête qui tourne |
to have a stomach ache | avoir mal à l'estomac |
to be vomiting | vomir |
to feel weak | se sentir affaibli |
to be constipated | être constipé |
to have diarrhoea | avoir la diarrhée |
to have a sprain | avoir une entorse |
to have a fever | avoir de la fièvre |
to have a sore throat | avoir mal à la gorge |
to cough | tousser |
SPECIALISTS[edit | edit source]
SPECIALISTS |
LES SPECIALISTES |
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General Practitioner | le médecin généraliste |
the dentist | le dentist |
the optician | l'opticien |
the gynecologist | le gynécologue |
the cardiologist | le cardiologue |
the physiotherapist | le-la kinésithérapeute |
PRODUCTS[edit | edit source]
PRODUCTS |
LES PRODUITS |
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aspirin | de l'aspirine |
a tablet | un comprimé |
syrup | du sirop |
suppository | suppositoire |
a toothbrush | une brosse à dents |
toothpaste | du dentifrice |
soap | du savon |
shampoo | du shampooing |
antiseptic cream | une crème antiseptique |
tissues | des mouchoirs en papier |
bandages | des pansements |
Exercises[edit | edit source]
To reinforce your learning, here are a few exercises you can try:
Exercise 1:[edit | edit source]
Fill in the Blanks Complete the following sentences with the appropriate French vocabulary related to health:
- Quand on a de la ________, on a une température corporelle élevée.
- Le ________ est un professionnel de la santé qui s'occupe des dents.
- Si vous avez une réaction allergique, il est important de savoir à quoi vous êtes ________.
- Les ________ sont les organes responsables de la respiration.
- Si vous avez mal à la tête, vous avez un ________.
Exercise 2:[edit | edit source]
Translation Translate the following sentences from English to French:
- I have a sore throat and a cough.
- She feels nauseous and has a stomachache.
- He went to the hospital because of chest pain.
- The nurse gave me some medication for my fever.
- The doctor said that I need to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Exercise 3:[edit | edit source]
Conversation Practice Imagine that you are visiting a doctor in a French-speaking country. Practice a conversation in which you describe your symptoms to the doctor and ask for advice. You can use the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson to help you.
Answers to Exercise 1:
- fièvre
- dentiste
- allergique
- poumons
- mal de tête
Answers to Exercise 2:
- J'ai mal à la gorge et je tousse.
- Elle a des nausées et mal au ventre.
- Il est allé à l'hôpital à cause de douleurs thoraciques.
- L'infirmière m'a donné des médicaments pour ma fièvre.
- Le médecin a dit que je dois me reposer et boire beaucoup de liquides.
Note: These translations may vary slightly based on context and individual language preferences. The answers provided here are one possible way to translate the sentences.
We hope you found this lesson helpful! Remember to continue practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more proficient in French. À bientôt! (See you soon!)
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