English–French

“psychiatrist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/psikjatʁ/

Example

J'ai pris rendez-vous avec un psychiatre.

I made an appointment with a psychiatrist.

Illustration for psychiatre (psychiatrist)

How to say “psychiatrist” in French

“Psychiatrist” in French is psychiatre.

A specialist who approaches troubled thoughts and behavior as medical conditions, using prescriptions, psychotherapy, or both.

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

Example sentences with psychiatre

Je suis suivi par un psychiatre depuis l'année dernière.

I have been under the care of a psychiatrist since last year.

Tips for using psychiatre

  • In informal French, psy can refer to a psychiatre or a psychologue, so the shorter word is less precise.

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