French word

vétérinaire

Pronunciation

IPA/veteʁinɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)vet

Example

J'ai appelé le vétérinaire ce matin.

I called the vet this morning.

Illustration for vétérinaire (vet)

More examples

Nous allons chez le vétérinaire demain.

We are going to the vet tomorrow.

Core concept

An animal doctor who treats patients, performs procedures, prevents disease, and advises their owners.

Common phrases

  • aller chez le vétérinaire

    go to the vet

  • prendre rendez-vous chez le vétérinaire

    make an appointment with the vet

Similar words

médecin: A physician diagnoses and treats human illnesses and performs surgery.
pharmacien: A pharmacist supplies prescription and over-the-counter medicines and explains their use and safety.

Definition in French

Professionnel de la médecine animale qui donne des soins, pratique des interventions et conseille les propriétaires d'animaux.

Word origin

Vétérinaire comes from Latin veterinarius, meaning related to working animals, and later became the French term for a practitioner of animal medicine.

Usage tips

  • The noun uses the same form for both genders: un vétérinaire and une vétérinaire.

Other meanings

  • veterinaryadjective

Word lists with this word