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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.

A1

At the Pharmacy

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

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.

A2

At the Pharmacy

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

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.

A2

Making a Doctor Appointment

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

B1

Describing Symptoms

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

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.

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.

B1

At the Optician

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

A2

At the Optician

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

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.

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.