French Conversation · Level 6
87 words
French word
hosto
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔsto/
Meaning
- masculine nounhospital
Example
Il travaille à l'hosto comme infirmier.
He works at the hospital as a nurse.
More examples
Je dois emmener mon fils à l'hosto.
I have to take my son to the hospital.
Core concept
A hospital in its everyday, informal setting, with staff, patients, and treatment happening around the building.
Common phrases
aller à l'hosto
go to the hospital
être à l'hosto
be at the hospital
appeler l'hosto
call the hospital
Similar words
hôpital: A hospital institution or facility offering medical care and inpatient stays.
clinique: A private or specialized medical facility that provides treatment or surgery.
cabinet médical: A medical office where one or a few doctors see outpatients.
service des urgences: A hospital unit or intake point for the initial treatment of illness or injury.
Definition in French
Terme familier utilisé à l'oral pour dire hôpital, souvent employé dans un registre détendu.
Word origin
Hosto is a familiar spoken shortening of hôpital, formed with the colloquial -o ending also seen in resto.
Usage tips
- Hosto suits relaxed conversation and messages, while hôpital is safer in formal or professional speech.