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20 Essential French Health Phrases (with Audio)

French health phrases with English translations, from beginner to advanced.

Beginner (A1)

J'ai mal à la tête.
I have a headache.
J'ai mal à la gorge.
My throat hurts.
Je suis très fatigué.
I feel very tired.
J'ai besoin d'un médecin.
I need a doctor.
Où est la pharmacie ?
Where is the pharmacy?

Elementary (A2)

Vous avez quelque chose contre la toux ?
Do you have something for a cough?
J'ai de la fièvre depuis hier.
I have had a fever since yesterday.
Je voudrais prendre un rendez-vous.
I would like to make an appointment.
Je suis allergique à la pénicilline.
I am allergic to penicillin.
Je dois prendre ce médicament pendant les repas ?
Should I take this medicine with meals?

Intermediate (B1)

J'ai du mal à dormir depuis environ deux semaines.
I have been having trouble sleeping for about two weeks.
Pouvez-vous renouveler mon ordonnance pour la tension, s'il vous plaît ?
Could you renew my blood pressure prescription, please?
Est-ce que ce médicament est disponible sans ordonnance ?
Is this medicine available without a prescription?
Je me suis tordu la cheville en descendant l'escalier ce matin.
I twisted my ankle going down the stairs this morning.
La douleur empire quand je marche pendant longtemps.
The pain gets worse when I walk for a long time.

Advanced (B2+)

Si les symptômes ne s'améliorent pas d'ici lundi, revenez me voir tout de suite.
If the symptoms have not improved by Monday, come back and see me right away.
Je voudrais un deuxième avis avant d'accepter l'opération, si c'est possible.
I would like a second opinion before agreeing to the operation, if possible.
Prenez un comprimé le matin et un le soir, toujours après manger.
Take one tablet in the morning and one at night, always after eating.
Mon médecin m'a conseillé de faire plus de sport et de manger moins salé.
My doctor advised me to do more sport and eat less salt.
J'ai eu plusieurs vertiges cette semaine, surtout quand je me lève trop vite.
I have felt dizzy several times this week, especially when I stand up too quickly.

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