10 essential French phrases for at the pharmacy
Navigate the French pharmacy with confidence and get the remedies you need. Here are 10 key phrases.
Whether you need a prescription filled, over-the-counter medication, or advice on a minor ailment, visiting a pharmacy in France is a common necessity. Knowing a few key phrases can make the experience much smoother. This guide will help you communicate effectively with the pharmacist, ensuring you get the right products and understand any instructions. It's perfect for travelers or anyone new to France.
What this lesson covers
Core French words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- Bonjour, je voudrais...bon-zhoor, zhuh voo-drayHello, I would like...
- J'ai mal à la tête.zhay mal a la tetI have a headache.
- J'ai de la fièvre.zhay duh la fee-ev-ruhI have a fever.
- J'ai besoin d'un médicament pour...zhay buh-zwan dun may-dee-ka-mon poorI need medicine for...
- C'est sans ordonnance ?say sonz or-duh-nons?Is this without a prescription?
- Avez-vous un remède contre le rhume ?ah-vay voo un ruh-med kohn-truh luh room?Do you have a remedy for a cold?
- J'ai une allergie à...zhay oon al-air-zhee aI have an allergy to...
- Comment dois-je le prendre ?koh-mon dwahzh luh prond-ruh?How should I take it?
- Combien ça coûte ?kom-byan sa koot?How much does it cost?
- Merci, au revoir.mehr-see, oh ruh-vwahrThank you, goodbye.
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