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    Hôpital (en. Hospital)

    /ɔ.pital/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A public or private establishment intended to accommodate patients for medical care.
    She was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
    Elle a été admise à l'hôpital pour subir une opération.
    The set of medical care provided there.
    The hospital offers a range of varied health services.
    L'hôpital offre une gamme de services de santé variés.
    A building where medical services are located.
    He works in a cancer research hospital.
    Il travaille dans un hôpital de recherche sur le cancer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hospitale', which means 'house for guests'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To go to the hospital
    Going to a health facility to receive care.
    aller à l'hôpital
    To be in the hospital
    Being admitted to a health facility.
    être à l'hôpital
    Day hospital
    A hospital that provides care during the day without accommodation.
    hôpital de jour

    Related Words

    Sick person
    Person who suffers from a disease.
    malade
    Doctor
    Healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats diseases.
    médecin
    Care
    The act of taking care of a patient.
    soin

    Slang Meanings

    War hospital
    A war hospital is a temporary establishment set up in wartime to treat the wounded.
    Un hôpital de guerre est un établissement temporaire établi en temps de guerre pour soigner les blessés.
    Psychiatric hospital
    A psychiatric hospital is a health facility where mental disorders are treated.
    Un hôpital psychiatrique est un établissement de santé où l'on traite les troubles mentaux.