Getting a Test or Vaccine
Use these phrases when you need to book a medical test or get a vaccine at a clinic or pharmacy.
Key Phrases
Je dois prendre rendez-vous pour un test.
neutralI have to make an appointment for a test.
A natural and neutral way to state that you need an appointment.
Est-ce que je peux prendre rendez-vous pour un vaccin ?
politeCan I make an appointment for a vaccine?
More polite, perfect for asking the clinic staff.
C'est pour le vaccin contre la grippe.
neutralIt's for the flu vaccine.
You can replace 'la grippe' with 'le Covid' or another illness.
J'ai mal juste ici.
neutralIt hurts right here.
Point to the specific area on your body while saying this.
Il y a des effets secondaires ?
casualAre there side effects?
Common in spoken French with a rising tone at the end.
Quels sont les effets secondaires ?
neutralWhat are the side effects?
A slightly more standard way to ask a professional for information.
Je vais avoir les résultats quand ?
casualWhen will I get the results?
Very natural in everyday spoken French.
Quand est-ce que je vais avoir les résultats ?
neutralWhen am I going to get the results?
The standard way to ask a question using 'when'.
J'ai besoin d'un certificat médical.
neutralI need a medical certificate.
Good for simply stating what you need for work or school.
Est-ce que je peux avoir un certificat médical ?
politeCan I get a medical certificate?
A softer, polite way to ask the staff for the document.