médecin/med.sɛ̃/
noun · A1 · Frequency 683
nounmasculine
Meanings
physician; (medical) doctor
Refers to a professional qualified in medicine who provides medical services.
Examples
Le médecin examine le patient dans son cabinet.
The doctor examines the patient in the office.
Après plusieurs jours de fièvre, elle a pris rendez-vous avec un médecin.
After several days of fever, she made an appointment with a doctor.
Le médecin lui a conseillé de se reposer davantage.
The doctor advised him to get more rest.
Collocations
- consulter un médecinto consult a doctor
Common mistakes
Je vais au médecin demain.
Je vais chez le médecin demain.
When saying that you are going to see a doctor, médecin normally follows chez rather than à; use chez le médecin.
Related words
synonymtoubibmedic, doc
nounmasculine
Meanings
physician; (medical) doctor
Refers to a professional qualified in medicine who provides medical services.
Examples
Les médecins examinent les patients avant de proposer un traitement.
Doctors examine patients before proposing a treatment.
Plusieurs médecins participent à la réunion de l'hôpital ce matin.
Several doctors are taking part in the hospital meeting this morning.
Les médecins conseillent de boire suffisamment d'eau pendant la convalescence.
Doctors advise drinking enough water during recovery.
Collocations
- consulter un médecinto consult a doctor
Common mistakes
Je vais au médecin demain.
Je vais chez le médecin demain.
When saying that you are going to see a doctor, médecin normally follows chez rather than à; use chez le médecin.
Related words
synonymtoubibmedic, doc