English–French

“medicine” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛdsin/

Example

Elle étudie la médecine à l'université.

She studies medicine at university.

Illustration for médecine (medicine)

How to say “medicine” in French

“Medicine” in French is médecine.

An organized field that explains human illness and guides its prevention, detection, and treatment.

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

Example sentences with médecine

La médecine permet de soulager la douleur.

Medicine can relieve pain.

Tips for using médecine

  • With this field of study, French uses the definite article in étudier la médecine, unlike English's usual bare form 'study medicine'.

Other French words for “medicine”

Prends ton médicament avant le repas.

Take your medicine before the meal.

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