French phrase
Ai-je besoin d'antibiotiques ?
Meaning
Do I need antibiotics?
When to use it
A brief question about whether antibiotics are needed. It is often used before the cause of an infection has been confirmed.
Example dialogue
Après la randonnée, j'ai une douleur et de la fièvre. Ai-je besoin d'antibiotiques ?
After the hike, I have pain and a fever. Do I need antibiotics?
Il faut d'abord vous examiner ou faire un test.
You need to be examined first or have a test.