Concepto nuevo
At the doctor's
| French | English |
|---|---|
| le médecin | the doctor (a woman can be la médecin) |
| le cabinet médical | the doctor's surgery |
| prendre rendez-vous | to make an appointment |
| la consultation | the appointment, the consultation |
| l'ordonnance (f) | the prescription |
| le médicament | the medicine |
| les urgences (f pl) | A&E, the emergency department |
To book: Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous. — I'd like to make an appointment.
Médecin is the job; docteur is what you call a doctor to their face, man or woman: Bonjour, docteur. The doctor's first question is usually Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ? — What's the matter?