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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Health & Pharmacy

Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.

B1

At the Pharmacy

Use these phrases at a French pharmacy to describe your symptoms, ask for over-the-counter remedies, and pick up prescriptions.

A1

At the Pharmacy

Essential phrases for getting medicine, explaining basic symptoms, and asking about dosage at a French pharmacy.

A2

At the Pharmacy

Use these essential phrases to explain your symptoms and get the right medicine at a French pharmacy.

A2

Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these phrases to call a medical clinic, register as a patient, and book a doctor appointment.

B1

Making a Doctor Appointment

Here are the essential phrases you will need to successfully book a doctor's appointment in French, explain your needs, and manage the registration process.

B1

Describing Symptoms

Use these phrases to accurately describe your symptoms and understand medical advice when visiting a French doctor or pharmacy.

B1

At the Hospital / ER

These phrases will help you navigate a hospital visit or an emergency room in a French-speaking country, from explaining your symptoms to handling the registration process.

A2

At the Hospital / ER

Use these phrases to register at the hospital, explain your situation, and ask about the wait time during a medical emergency.

A2

At the Optician

Use these practical phrases to confidently request an eye test, choose new frames, and order glasses or contact lenses.

B1

At the Optician

Essential phrases for testing your eyes, presenting a prescription, and ordering glasses or contacts at a French optician.

B1

Getting a Test or Vaccine

Use these phrases to book medical appointments, describe your symptoms, and ask essential questions about tests, vaccines, and your results.

A2

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.