🩺 French phrase guide
How to make a doctor's appointment in French
Calling a doctor's office is stressful in any language, especially on the phone. These phrases help you book the appointment and describe what's wrong clearly.
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| French | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous. | I'd like to make an appointment. | |
| Je ne me sens pas bien. | I don't feel well. | |
| J'ai de la fièvre. | I have a fever. | |
| J'ai mal à la gorge. | My throat hurts. | |
| Depuis hier | Since yesterday | |
| Vous avez une disponibilité demain ? | Do you have anything available tomorrow? | |
| Le matin / l'après-midi | In the morning / afternoon | |
| C'est urgent ? | Is it urgent? | |
| Je suis allergique à la pénicilline. | I'm allergic to penicillin. | |
| J'ai besoin d'une ordonnance ? | Do I need a prescription? |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Bonjour, cabinet du docteur Rossi.
Good morning, Dr. Rossi's office.
You
Bonjour, je voudrais prendre rendez-vous.
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.
Receptionist
Bien sûr. Qu'est-ce qui vous arrive ?
Of course. What's the problem?
You
J'ai de la fièvre et mal à la gorge depuis hier.
I've had a fever and a sore throat since yesterday.
Receptionist
J'ai une disponibilité demain à neuf heures.
We have an opening tomorrow at nine.
You
Parfait, merci.
Perfect, thank you.
Good to know
💡 "J'ai mal à…" is how you say something hurts: "j'ai mal au dos" (my back hurts). Many people in France book online, but calling the "cabinet" works everywhere.
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