Médecins (en. Doctors)
/medəsɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Graduates who practice medicine.
Doctors are essential in the healthcare system.
Les médecins sont essentiels dans le système de santé.
Specialists in various medical fields.
Cardiologists take care of heart diseases.
Les médecins cardiologues s'occupent des maladies du cœur.
Professionals involved in patient care.
Doctors do their best to help their patients.
Les médecins font leur possible pour aider leurs patients.
Etymology
The word 'doctors' comes from the Latin 'medicus' which means 'doctor, healer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family doctor
General practitioner who follows patients over the long term.
médecin de famille
see a doctor
Seek a medical opinion or treatment from a doctor.
consulter un médecin
doctors without borders
Humanitarian organization that provides medical care in impoverished regions.
médecins sans frontières
Related Words
medicine
Science of health and disease.
médecine
hospital
Health establishment where care is received.
hospital
treatment
Intervention to cure or relieve a disease.
traitement
Slang Meanings
Doc
I need a doc for my headache.
J'ai besoin d'un doc pour mon mal de tête.
Toubib
My toubib told me to rest.
Mon toubib m'a dit de me reposer.
Med
This med is very well-known in the neighborhood.
Ce med est très connu dans le quartier.