💉 Japanese Medicine Vocabulary La médecine
10 essential French words for the Medicine scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- docteur /dɔktœʁ/ A1doctorLe docteur m'a prescrit des antibiotiques.The doctor prescribed me antibiotics.
- chirurgien /ʃiʁyʁʒjɛ̃/ B1surgeonLe chirurgien a réussi l'opération du cœur.The surgeon succeeded in the heart operation.
- vaccin /vaksɛ̃/ A2vaccineLe vaccin contre la grippe est recommandé chaque hiver.The flu vaccine is recommended every winter.
- piqûre /pikyʁ/ A2injection / shotL'infirmière m'a fait une piqûre dans le bras.The nurse gave me a shot in the arm.
- plâtre /platʁ/ B1(plaster) castAprès sa chute, il a porté un plâtre pendant six semaines.After his fall, he wore a cast for six weeks.
- béquille /bekij/ B1crutchIl marche avec une béquille depuis son accident.He walks with a crutch since his accident.
- brancard /bʁɑ̃kaʁ/ B2stretcherLes secouristes ont transporté le blessé sur un brancard.The rescuers carried the injured man on a stretcher.
- seringue /səʁɛ̃g/ B1syringeL'infirmière remplit la seringue avant de faire l'injection.The nurse fills the syringe before giving the injection.
- thermomètre /tɛʁmomɛtʁ/ A2thermometerLa mère place le thermomètre sous le bras de son enfant.The mother places the thermometer under her child's arm.
- bandage /bɑ̃daʒ/ A2bandageL'infirmier a posé un bandage autour de sa cheville foulée.The nurse put a bandage around his sprained ankle.
FAQ
How many French medicine words are in this list?
10 words, including A1: 1, A2: 4, B1: 4, B2: 1. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
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