Health in French.
12 everyday health words with pictures, each read aloud in a French voice.
About these health words
These 12 words cover health in everyday French, from le médecin and l'hôpital to la santé. Listen to each one, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
Play with these health words
Short free games with the pictures and French audio above.
Questions
What are the most common French words for health?
This page lists 12 everyday health words in French: le médecin, l'hôpital, le médicament, le pansement, la température, la piqûre, l'ambulance, le rhume, l'infirmière, le rendez-vous, l'analyse, la santé. Each one has a picture, its English meaning and an audio clip.
Why does every French noun come with le, la, l' or les?
French nouns are masculine or feminine, and the article shows which. Learning la maison rather than just maison means you remember the gender with the word. L' is used before a vowel sound and les is the plural.
How can I learn health vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word and say it aloud, then play the short games below. Seeing the picture, hearing the word and recalling it a day later is what makes it stick.