English–French

“hospital” in French

French

Alsohôpital

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔsto/

Example

Il travaille à l'hosto comme infirmier.

He works at the hospital as a nurse.

Illustration for hosto (hospital)

How to say “hospital” in French

“Hospital” in French is hosto.

A hospital in its everyday, informal setting, with staff, patients, and treatment happening around the building.

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

Example sentences with hosto

Je dois emmener mon fils à l'hosto.

I have to take my son to the hospital.

Tips for using hosto

  • Hosto suits relaxed conversation and messages, while hôpital is safer in formal or professional speech.

Other French words for “hospital”

Je vais à l'hôpital.

I am going to the hospital.

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