English–French

“general practitioner” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeneʁalist/

Example

J'ai pris rendez-vous chez le généraliste.

I made an appointment with my general practitioner.

Illustration for généraliste (general practitioner)

How to say “general practitioner” in French

“General practitioner” in French is généraliste.

A first-contact doctor with a wide view of health who connects patients with more specialized care.

Full entry for généraliste: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with généraliste

Le généraliste m'a conseillé de me reposer.

The general practitioner advised me to rest.

Tips for using généraliste

  • In everyday speech, médecin often replaces the noun, as in mon médecin, while chez le généraliste and chez la généraliste mark the person's gender.

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