la pharmacie
Walking into a pharmacy in France can be very difficult when you’re unable to describe your symptoms and what you need. On this page you’ll find a complete list of French pharmacy vocabulary including medication names, essential phrases, as well as common symptoms.
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| ESSENTIAL PHRASES | |
|---|---|
| Is there a pharmancy near here? | Y a-t-il une pharmacie près d’ici ? |
| What time does the pharmacy open / close? | À quelle heure ouvre/ferme la pharmacie? |
| I’d like something against _. | Je voudrais quelque chose contre _. |
| Can you prepare a prescription? | Pourriez-vous préparer cette ordonnance ? |
| Can I buy it without a prescription? | Puis-je l’acheter sans ordonnance ? |
| How long do I have to wait? | Combien de temps est-ce que je dois attendre ? |
| I’m looking for a dispensary. | Je cherche un dispensaire. |
| VARIOUS SYMPTOMS | |
| anxiety | l’anxiété (f) |
| back pain | le mal de dos |
| common cold | un rhume |
| constipation | la constipation |
| cough | la toux |
| diarrhoea | la diarrhée |
| flu | la grippe |
| indigestion | l’indigestion |
| insomnia | l’insomnie (f) |
| itchy eyes | les yeux qui piquent |
| itchy skin | la peau qui démange |
| morning sickness | la nausée matinale |
| muscle ache | la douleur musculaire |
| rash | les rougeurs (f) |
| runny nose | le nez qui coule |
| sore throat | un mal de gorge |
| sprained ankle | une entorse à la cheville |
| stiff joints | raideurs articulaires (f) |
| sunburn | un coup de soleil |
| ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY | |
| antacid | un alcalin, un antiacide |
| anti-inflamatory | un anti-inflammatoire |
| antiseptic cream | de la pommade antiseptique |
| aspirin | de l’asperine |
| Band-Aids | du sparadrap |
| bandage (elastic) | un bandage (élastique) |
| calcium | le calcium |
| capsule | une capsule, une gélule |
| contraceptives | des contraceptifs |
| cotton wool | du coton hydrophile |
| cough drops | des pastilles contre la toux |
| cough medicine | une médicament pour la toux |
| cream | la crème |
| dental care | les soins dentaires |
| disenfectant | un désinfectant |
| disposible (adj) | jetable |
| dosage | une posologie, une dose, un dosage |
| drops | les gouttes (f) |
| ear dropps | des goutes oculaires |
| expiration date | la date d’expiration |
| feminine hygene | l’hygiène féminine (f) |
| gauze | de la gaze |
| gel | un gel |
| herbal remedies | un remède à base de plantes |
| inhaler | un inhalateur |
| insect repellant | de la crème anti-insecte, une bombe insecticide |
| insulin | l’insuline (f) |
| iodine | de la teinture d’iode |
| iron | le fer |
| kleenex / tissue | le kleenex |
| laxative | un laxatif |
| magnesium | le magnésium |
| medication | une médication |
| medicine | un médicament |
| mouthwash | un gargarisme |
| multivitamins | un comprimé multivitaminé |
| ointment | une pommade, une crème, un baume, un onguent |
| painkiller, analgesic | une analgésique |
| panty liner | un protège-slip |
| pill | une pilule |
| powder | une poudre |
| sanitary napkin | une serviette hygiénique |
| sedative / sleeping pill | un sédatif |
| side-effects | les effets secondaires |
| skincare | les soins pour la peau |
| sleeping pill | im somnifère |
| soluble (adj) | soluble |
| spray | un spray |
| sunscreen | un écran solaire |
| suppository | un suppositoire |
| syringe | un seringue |
| syrup | un sirop |
| tampon | un tampon |
| thermometre | un thermomètre |
| throat lozenge | une pastille pour la gorge |
| tranquillizers | un tranquillisant |
| travel sickness pills | les cachets antiaupathiques (m) |
| vitamines | des vitamines (m) |
| wet wipe | une lingette humide |
Related lessons:
- shopping vocabulary
- baby vocabulary
- body parts vocabulary
- anatomy vocabulary
- shops and businesses
- clothing vocabulary
- supermarket vocabulary
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David Issokson is a lifelong language enthusiast. His head is swimming with words and sounds as he speaks over six languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private online lessons. When procrastinating working on his site, FrenchLearner.com, David enjoys his time skiing and hiking in Teton Valley, Idaho.
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