Basic French words to learn: Medicines and medical equipment

Understanding the correct English-French vocabulary related to medicines and medical equipment is essential for communicating with healthcare professionals and accessing the appropriate care.

Here is an English-French vocabulary list of some common words and phrases related to medicines and medical equipment:

English-French Vocabulary List:

1. Medicine – Le médicament
2. Prescription – L’ordonnance (feminine noun)
3. Pill – La pilule
4. Tablet – Le comprimé
5. Capsule – La capsule
6. Syrup – Le sirop
7. Injection – L’injection (feminine noun)
8. Vaccine – Le vaccin
9. Antibiotic – L’antibiotique (masculine noun)
10. Painkiller – L’antidouleur (masculine noun)
11. Antihistamine – L’antihistaminique (masculine noun)
12. Anti-inflammatory – L’anti-inflammatoire (masculine noun)
13. Bandage – Le bandage
14. Plaster – Le pansement
15. Gauze – La gaze
16. Scissors – Les ciseaux (masculine noun)
17. Stethoscope – Le stéthoscope
18. Blood pressure monitor – Le tensiomètre
19. Thermometer – Le thermomètre
20. X-ray – La radiographie

Understanding these words and phrases is essential for communicating with healthcare professionals and accessing the appropriate care in both English and French.

With practice and repetition, you will become more comfortable using them in everyday conversations related to healthcare.