French word

cabinet

Pronunciation

IPA/kabinɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundoctor's office

Example

J'ai pris rendez-vous au cabinet du médecin demain.

I made an appointment at the doctor's office for tomorrow.

Illustration for cabinet (doctor's office)

More examples

Après l'opération, elle est retournée au cabinet pour la visite de contrôle.

After the operation, she returned to the clinic for a follow-up visit.

Core concept

A private consultation room that can also name the professional practice operating from it.

Common phrases

  • se faire soigner au cabinet

    receive treatment at the clinic

  • faire un examen au cabinet

    have an examination at the clinic

Similar words

cabinet médical: A small outpatient medical practice.
clinique: A medical facility offering inpatient care and specialized treatment.
hôpital: A large medical institution with inpatient, emergency, and advanced care.
pharmacie: A shop that sells medicines and fills prescriptions.

Definition in French

Petite pièce ou bureau spécialisé où un professionnel reçoit des personnes, notamment la consultation d'un médecin.

Word origin

French cabinet is formed from an older small-room term related to cabine, whose meaning expanded from a room to a specialist's practice and later to a governing council.

Usage tips

  • In political contexts, le cabinet usually means the government or group of ministers, while a medical context makes the practice meaning clear.

Other meanings

  • officenoun
  • cabinetnoun

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