English–French

“patient” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pasjɑ̃/

Example

Il est patient.

He is patient.

Illustration for patient (patient)

How to say “patient” in French

“Patient” in French is patient.

A person keeps a composed posture beside a clock that will not move, a painful burden, or a steep road.

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

Example sentences with patient

Le professeur doit être patient avec les débutants.

The teacher must be patient with beginners.

Tips for using patient

  • As a noun, patient means a medical patient, with un patient for a man and une patiente for a woman.

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