Docteur (en. Doctor)

/dɔk.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Person who has obtained a doctorate or practices medicine.

The doctor diagnosed a viral infection.

Le docteur a diagnostiqué une infection virale.

Professional title given to doctors.

I need to make an appointment with my doctor.

Je dois prendre rendez-vous avec mon docteur.

Person with extensive expertise in a specific field.

She has a doctorate in astrophysics.

Elle est docteur en astrophysique.

From Latin 'doctor', meaning 'teacher' or 'one who teaches'.

see a doctor

to consult a physician for a health problem.

voir un docteur

doctor of medicine

physician who has obtained a degree in medicine.

docteur en médecine

health doctor

health professional who takes care of patients.

docteur de la santé

physician

Health professional who diagnoses and treats diseases.

médecin

specialist

Doctor who focuses on a particular field of medicine.

spécialiste

clinic

Establishment where medical care is practiced.

clinique

Literally used to mock a medical amateur or a supposed doctor.

Stop acting like you are a doctor!

Arrête d'agir comme si tu étais un docteur !

Term used affectionately for a doctor friend.

Hey, doctor, could you help me with this pain?

Hey, docteur, pourrais-tu m'aider avec cette douleur ?