Understanding health-related vocabulary is essential for discussing well-being, medical conditions, and doctor visits in French. This list covers terms for healthcare professionals, body parts, common illnesses, and medical treatments.
| No. | French | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | la santé | health |
| 2 | le médecin | doctor |
| 3 | l’infirmier (m) | nurse (male) |
| 4 | l’infirmière (f) | nurse (female) |
| 5 | le patient | patient (male) |
| 6 | la patiente | patient (female) |
| 7 | l’hôpital (m) | hospital |
| 8 | la clinique | clinic |
| 9 | la pharmacie | pharmacy |
| 10 | le médicament | medication |
| 11 | la douleur | pain |
| 12 | la fièvre | fever |
| 13 | la toux | cough |
| 14 | le rhume | cold |
| 15 | l’allergie (f) | allergy |
| 16 | l’infection (f) | infection |
| 17 | l’ordonnance (f) | prescription |
| 18 | le traitement | treatment |
| 19 | l’opération (f) | surgery |
| 20 | l’urgence (f) | emergency |
| 21 | le symptôme | symptom |
| 22 | l’examen médical (m) | medical exam |
| 23 | le rendez-vous | appointment |
| 24 | le diagnostic | diagnosis |
| 25 | la guérison | recovery |
| 26 | le sang | blood |
| 27 | le cœur | heart |
| 28 | le poumon | lung |
| 29 | l’os (m) | bone |
| 30 | l’estomac (m) | stomach |
| 31 | le cerveau | brain |
| 32 | le pansement | bandage |
| 33 | l’injection (f) | injection |
| 34 | le vaccin | vaccine |
| 35 | la radiographie | X-ray |
| 36 | le thermomètre | thermometer |
| 37 | la tension artérielle | blood pressure |
| 38 | la maladie | illness |
| 39 | l’ambulance (f) | ambulance |
| 40 | l’urgence médicale (f) | medical emergency |
| 41 | le fauteuil roulant | wheelchair |
| 42 | le plâtre | cast |
| 43 | le test sanguin | blood test |
| 44 | la piqûre | sting / shot |
| 45 | la chirurgie | surgery |
| 46 | la convalescence | convalescence |
| 47 | le spécialiste | specialist |
| 48 | la consultation | consultation |
| 49 | le stress | stress |
| 50 | la dépression | depression |
| 51 | la respiration | breathing |
| 52 | le sommeil | sleep |
| 53 | la douleur musculaire | muscle pain |
| 54 | le système immunitaire | immune system |
| 55 | le virus | virus |
| 56 | l’inflammation (f) | inflammation |
| 57 | le moral | mood |
| 58 | la prévention | prevention |
| 59 | l’épidémie (f) | epidemic |
| 60 | la consultation de suivi | follow-up appointment |
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