English–French
“prescription” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔʁdonɑ̃s/
Example
J'ai montré mon ordonnance à la pharmacie pour acheter les comprimés.
I showed my prescription at the pharmacy to buy the tablets.
How to say “prescription” in French
“Prescription” in French is ordonnance.
A signed medical instruction sheet links prescribed medicines and doses with the act of obtaining them at a pharmacy.
Example sentences with ordonnance
Le pharmacien a vérifié la validité de l'ordonnance avant de délivrer les comprimés.
The pharmacist checked the prescription's validity before dispensing the tablets.
Tips for using ordonnance
- At a pharmacy, présenter son ordonnance and montrer son ordonnance are both standard ways to describe handing it over or displaying it.
Other French words for “prescription”
Le médecin m'a donné une prescription.
The doctor gave me a prescription.