Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationHealth & Pharmacy
Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.
At the Pharmacy
Use these phrases at a French pharmacy to describe your symptoms, ask for over-the-counter remedies, and pick up prescriptions.
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.
Describing Symptoms
Use these phrases to accurately describe your symptoms and understand medical advice when visiting a French doctor or pharmacy.
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.
At the Optician
Essential phrases for testing your eyes, presenting a prescription, and ordering glasses or contacts at a French optician.
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.