French phrase
J'ai besoin d'une ordonnance.
Meaning
I need a prescription.
When to use it
Used when requesting a doctor's prescription for medicine. The tone is courteous but clear, especially after discussing symptoms.
Example dialogue
J'ai besoin d'une ordonnance.
I need a prescription.
D'accord, je vais vous en prescrire une.
All right, I'll write you a prescription.