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More about this list The list for a visit nobody plans, and its fifth entry is the word that will be read wrongly. Les troubles , in the plural and in a medical sentence, are the symptoms or the disorder: des troubles digestifs , des troubles du sommeil , des troubles de la vision . English « troubles » is difficulties, worries, political unrest — never a set of symptoms; the English is « problems », « disorder » or simply « trouble » in the singular, as in « stomach trouble ». And the French singular is different again: le trouble is confusion or unease, closer to the English sense, so the number decides which language you are in. The verb helps: troubler is to cloud, to stir up — de l’eau trouble is murky water — and the symptoms are named for the clouding, not for the worry.
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Verb (2)
examiner to examine Verb B1 Le médecin examine d’abord la gorge. The doctor examines the throat first.
cicatriser to heal over Verb B1 La plaie cicatrise lentement. The wound is healing over slowly.
Adjective (2)
Grammar for these: Adjective agreement · Where the adjective goes
gonflé swollen Adjective B1 Mon genou est gonflé depuis la chute. My knee has been swollen since the fall.
étourdi dizzy Adjective B1 Je me sens étourdi quand je me lève trop vite. I feel dizzy when I stand up too quickly.
Phrase (19)
les heures de consultation the surgery hours Phrase B1 Les heures de consultation sont affichées sur la porte. The surgery hours are posted on the door.
l’accueil du cabinet the practice reception Phrase B1 Présentez-vous d’abord à l’accueil du cabinet. Report to the practice reception first.
obtenir un rendez-vous to get an appointment Phrase B1 Nous avons obtenu un rendez-vous pour jeudi. We got an appointment for Thursday.
en urgence as an emergency Phrase B1 Elle a été reçue en urgence ce matin. She was seen as an emergency this morning.
faire mal to hurt Phrase B1 Ça fait mal quand j’avale. It hurts when I swallow.
le mal de gorge the sore throat Phrase B1 Le mal de gorge dure depuis une semaine. The sore throat has lasted a week.
la quinte de toux the coughing fit Phrase B1 Une quinte de toux le réveille chaque nuit. A coughing fit wakes him every night.
l’éruption cutanée the skin rash Phrase B1 L’éruption cutanée est apparue après le repas. The skin rash appeared after the meal.
avoir mal au cœur to feel sick Phrase B1 En voiture, elle a mal au cœur. She feels sick in the car.
être allergique à to be allergic to Phrase B1 Elle est allergique aux noix. She is allergic to nuts.
le bilan sanguin the blood test Phrase B1 Le bilan sanguin est prévu pour lundi. The blood test is scheduled for Monday.
le certificat médical the medical certificate Phrase B1 Le certificat médical est exigé par le club. The medical certificate is required by the club.
sans ordonnance over the counter Phrase B1 Ce sirop se vend sans ordonnance. This syrup is sold over the counter.
sur prescription médicale on prescription Phrase B1 Ce produit n’est délivré que sur prescription médicale. This product is only supplied on prescription.
la notice patient the patient information leaflet Phrase B1 La notice patient tient sur trois pages. The patient information leaflet runs to three pages.
prendre un traitement to be on medication Phrase B1 Il prend un traitement depuis le printemps. He has been on medication since the spring.
aller mieux to feel better Phrase B1 Je vais mieux depuis hier soir. I have been feeling better since last night.
la carte d’assurance maladie the health insurance card Phrase B1 La carte d’assurance maladie reste au cabinet un instant. The health insurance card stays at the practice for a moment.
adresser à un spécialiste to refer to a specialist Phrase B1 Le médecin m’adresse à un spécialiste. The doctor is referring me to a specialist.
Noun (m) (7)
Grammar for these: Definite article: le, la, les · Indefinite article: un, une
les troubles the symptoms Noun (m) B1 Les troubles ont commencé il y a trois jours. The symptoms started three days ago.
l’antidouleur the painkiller Noun (m) B1 Un antidouleur suffit pour la nuit. One painkiller is enough for the night.
le baume the balm Noun (m) B1 Le baume sent fort mais soulage vite. The balm smells strong but works quickly.
les effets secondaires the side effects Noun (m) B1 Les effets secondaires disparaissent après deux jours. The side effects disappear after two days.
le pharmacien the pharmacist Noun (m) B1 Le pharmacien explique la dose à voix basse. The pharmacist explains the dose in a low voice.
le remède the remedy Noun (m) B1 Ce remède existe depuis très longtemps. This remedy has been around for a very long time.
l’os the bone Noun (m) B1 L’os du poignet est fêlé. The bone in the wrist is cracked.
Noun (f) (4)
Grammar for these: Definite article: le, la, les · Indefinite article: un, une
l’intolérance the intolerance Noun (f) B1 Une intolérance au lait explique tout. An intolerance to milk explains everything.
l’échographie the ultrasound scan Noun (f) B1 L’échographie ne dure qu’un quart d’heure. The ultrasound scan takes only a quarter of an hour.
la pastille the throat lozenge Noun (f) B1 Une pastille calme la gorge pendant une heure. A throat lozenge soothes the throat for an hour.
la bande the bandage Noun (f) B1 La bande tient la cheville en place. The bandage holds the ankle in place.
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