French · Body & Health
"Ambulance" in French: ambulance
l'ambulance
Ambulance in French is l'ambulance, feminine. Appeler une ambulance means to call an ambulance. Les ambulanciers are the ambulance crew.
Street incident
Il faut appeler une ambulance tout de suite.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ambulance
Say it
lahm-bu-LAHNS
/ɑ̃.by.lɑ̃s/
Ambulance: ahm-bu-LAHNS. Nasal -ance. With elision: lahm-bu-LAHNS.
"Ambulance" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ambulance | the ambulance Default. | Default. |
| appeler une ambulance | to call an ambulance Emergency. | Emergency. |
| l'ambulance arrive | the ambulance is coming Reassurance. | Reassurance. |
| ambulancier / ambulancière | ambulance worker Crew. | Crew. |
How to use ambulance in real life
- 1Street incident
Il faut appeler une ambulance tout de suite.
We need to call an ambulance right away.
Une ambulance.
- 2Waiting
L'ambulance est bloquée dans le trafic.
The ambulance is stuck in traffic.
L'ambulance.
- 3Hospital
Ils sont partis en ambulance.
They left by ambulance.
En ambulance.
Mistakes English speakers make with ambulance
Incorrect: Un ambulance.
Correct: Une ambulance.
Ambulance is feminine.
Incorrect: Appelle le ambulance.
Correct: Appelle l'ambulance.
Use elision: l'ambulance.
Good to know
In France, medical emergencies often go through the SAMU (15). An ambulance may be public or private; sirens still cut through city traffic with priorite.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping after a fall
ChatPal
Il faut une ambulance, non ?
We need an ambulance, right?
You
Oui, j'appelle l'ambulance maintenant.
Yes, I'm calling the ambulance now.
ChatPal
Dis-leur où on est exactement.
Tell them exactly where we are.
You
D'accord, je reste en ligne.
Okay, I'll stay on the line.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ambulance" in French
How do you say ambulance in French?
L'ambulance (feminine).
How do you say call an ambulance?
Appeler une ambulance.
What number do I call?
Often 15 (SAMU) or 112.
How do you pronounce ambulance?
ahm-bu-LAHNS.
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