French word

chirurgien

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃiʁyʁʒjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsurgeon

Example

Le chirurgien a expliqué l'opération.

The surgeon explained the operation.

Illustration for chirurgien (surgeon)

More examples

Il a pris rendez-vous avec le chirurgien.

He made an appointment with the surgeon.

Core concept

A medical specialist who uses surgery to repair or treat a patient's body.

Common phrases

  • un rendez-vous avec le chirurgien

    an appointment with the surgeon

  • le chirurgien de garde

    the surgeon on duty

Similar words

médecin: A physician who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
docteur: A title used by patients and others when addressing a physician.
généraliste: A physician who provides broad medical care as a local primary-care doctor.
anesthésiste: A physician who manages anesthesia and patient care during surgery.

Definition in French

Médecin qui réalise des interventions chirurgicales, souvent au bloc opératoire, pour corriger des anomalies ou soigner des blessures.

Word origin

French chirurgien comes through Latin chirurgus from Greek kheirourgos, meaning a person who works with the hands.

Usage tips

  • Chirurgien is masculine, while the feminine form is chirurgienne; the articles are un chirurgien and une chirurgienne.

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