French word

infirmerie

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃fiʁməʁi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounnurse's office

Example

Elle est allée à l'infirmerie pour se reposer.

She went to the nurse's office to rest.

Illustration for infirmerie (nurse's office)

More examples

Le professeur l'a conduit à l'infirmerie.

The teacher took them to the nurse's office.

Core concept

A modest first-aid room where someone can lie down while receiving basic care.

Common phrases

  • aller à l'infirmerie

    go to the nurse's office

  • l'infirmerie scolaire

    the school nurse's office

Similar words

infirmière: A healthcare professional who treats and cares for sick or injured people.
médecin: A doctor who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
hôpital: A large medical facility for treating serious illnesses and injuries.
cabinet médical: A small medical facility where a doctor examines and treats patients.

Definition in French

Lieu, dans une école, une entreprise ou un établissement, où l'on apporte des soins simples et où les personnes malades ou blessées peuvent se reposer temporairement.

Word origin

Infirmerie developed from medieval Latin infirmaria, based on Latin infirmus, meaning weak or ill.

Usage tips

  • Infirmerie is feminine, so the usual phrase is aller à l'infirmerie, with à l' before the vowel.

Other meanings

  • infirmarynoun

Related words

  • infirmiermale nursenoun
  • infirmièrefemale nursenoun

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