French · Body & Health
"Dentist" in French: dentiste
le/la dentiste
Dentist in French is le dentiste or la dentiste. You go chez le dentiste for an appointment, using chez as with other professionals.
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How to pronounce dentiste
Say it
dahn-TEEST
/dɑ̃.tist/
Dentiste: dahn-TEEST. Nasal en; final e soft. Stress TEEST.
"Dentist" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le / la dentiste | the dentist Main word. | Main word. |
| chez le dentiste | at the dentist's Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| prendre rendez-vous chez le dentiste | to book a dental appointment Booking. | Booking. |
| un détartrage | a cleaning / scaling Common visit reason. | Common visit reason. |
How to use dentiste in real life
- 1Reminder
J'ai rendez-vous chez le dentiste demain.
I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.
Chez le dentiste.
- 2Pain
Il faut que je voie un dentiste vite.
I need to see a dentist quickly.
Un dentiste.
- 3Kids
La dentiste a été gentille avec ma fille.
The dentist was kind with my daughter.
La dentiste.
Mistakes English speakers make with dentiste
Incorrect: Je vais au dentiste.
Correct: Je vais chez le dentiste.
Use chez for the professional's office.
Incorrect: Le dentist.
Correct: Le dentiste.
French ends with e: dentiste.
Good to know
Many people book online for détartrage and checkups. Emergency dental care exists, but for sudden pain pharmacies may guide you before you find an open cabinet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Scheduling a checkup
ChatPal
Tu vas chez le dentiste cette semaine ?
Are you going to the dentist this week?
You
Oui, mardi. Mon dentiste est sympa.
Yes, Tuesday. My dentist is nice.
ChatPal
Tu as peur ?
Are you scared?
You
Un peu. Mais ça ira.
A bit. But it'll be fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dentist" in French
Chez or à?
Chez le dentiste for the office visit.
Gender forms?
Le/la dentiste—same noun form.
How do I book?
Prendre rendez-vous chez le dentiste.
Pronunciation?
Dahn-TEEST.
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