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"Appointment (doctor's)" in French: rendez-vous
le rendez-vous
Appointment in French is le rendez-vous, masculine. J'ai un rendez-vous means I have an appointment. Prendre rendez-vous means to book one.
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How to pronounce rendez-vous
Say it
rahn-day-VOO
/ʁɑ̃.de.vu/
Rendez-vous: rahn-day-VOO. The z links softly; final s is silent.
"Appointment (doctor's)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le rendez-vous | the appointment / meeting Default. | Default. |
| avoir un rendez-vous | to have an appointment Scheduled time. | Scheduled time. |
| prendre rendez-vous | to make an appointment Booking. | Booking. |
| annuler un rendez-vous | to cancel an appointment Changes. | Changes. |
How to use rendez-vous in real life
- 1Doctor
J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin à dix heures.
I have a doctor's appointment at ten.
Un rendez-vous.
- 2Reception desk
Je viens pour mon rendez-vous de quatorze heures.
I'm here for my two o'clock appointment.
Mon rendez-vous.
- 3Rescheduling
On peut décaler le rendez-vous à vendredi ?
Can we move the appointment to Friday?
Le rendez-vous.
Mistakes English speakers make with rendez-vous
Incorrect: J'ai une appointment.
Correct: J'ai un rendez-vous.
Use rendez-vous, masculine.
Incorrect: Un rendez vous sans trait.
Correct: Un rendez-vous.
Keep the hyphen: rendez-vous.
Good to know
Rendez-vous also means a casual meetup (on se donne rendez-vous). Context tells you if it's medical, official, or just "let's meet." SMS confirmations often say RDV.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the clinic desk
ChatPal
Tu as un rendez-vous à quelle heure ?
What time is your appointment?
You
Mon rendez-vous est à onze heures trente.
My appointment is at 11:30.
ChatPal
Parfait, tu es un peu en avance.
Perfect — you're a bit early.
You
Tant mieux.
All the better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Appointment (doctor's)" in French
How do you say appointment in French?
Le rendez-vous.
How do you say I have an appointment?
J'ai un rendez-vous.
How do you say to book an appointment?
Prendre rendez-vous.
How do you pronounce rendez-vous?
rahn-day-VOO.
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