🇫🇷 At the Pharmacy in French
Feeling unwell in France? French pharmacists are highly trained and can help with many ailments. Here's how to explain what you need.
📝 Key phrases
| 🇫🇷 French | 🇬🇧 Translation |
|---|---|
| Bonjour, j'aurais besoin d'un conseil. | Hello, I could use some advice. |
| J'ai mal à la tête. | I have a headache. |
| J'ai de la fièvre. | I have a fever. |
| Qu'est-ce que vous me conseillez ? | What do you recommend? |
| C'est sur ordonnance ? | Do I need a prescription for this? |
| Combien de fois par jour ? | How many times a day? |
| Je suis allergique à… | I'm allergic to… |
| Vous avez quelque chose contre le rhume ? | Do you have anything for a cold? |
| C'est remboursé par la Sécu ? | Is this covered by health insurance? |
| Merci beaucoup pour votre aide. | Thank you very much for your help. |
Cultural tip
In France, pharmacies are marked with a green cross and pharmacists can diagnose minor ailments. They'll often recommend something without needing a doctor's visit — it's free advice!
💬 Conversation with Emma
You
Bonjour, j'aurais besoin d'un conseil. J'ai mal à la tête depuis ce matin.
Hello, I could use some advice. I've had a headache since this morning.
E
Vous avez de la fièvre ?
Do you have a fever?
You
Non, pas de fièvre. Juste un mal de tête.
No fever. Just a headache.
E
D'accord. Vous êtes allergique à quelque chose ?
OK. Are you allergic to anything?
You
Non, aucune allergie.
No, no allergies.
E
Je vous conseille du paracétamol. Deux comprimés, trois fois par jour.
I recommend paracetamol. Two tablets, three times a day.
You
C'est sur ordonnance ?
Do I need a prescription?
E
Non, c'est en vente libre. Ça fera 3 euros 50.
No, it's over the counter. That'll be 3 euros 50.
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