French · Body & Health
"Health insurance" in French: assurance maladie
l'assurance maladie
Health insurance in French is l'assurance maladie, feminine. Keep both words. La carte Vitale links to l'assurance maladie; mutuelle often means top-up private cover on top of the basic system.
Pharmacy reimbursement
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How to pronounce assurance maladie
Say it
a-syu-RAHNS ma-la-DEE
/a.sy.ʁɑ̃s ma.la.di/
Assurance: a-syu-RAHNS with nasal ance. Maladie: ma-la-DEE. Together: a-syu-RAHNS ma-la-DEE.
"Health insurance" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'assurance maladie | health insurance Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| Sécurité sociale | Social Security (health system) Broader system name. | Broader system name. |
| la mutuelle | supplementary health cover Extra insurance. | Extra insurance. |
| être couvert par l'assurance maladie | to be covered by health insurance Coverage talk. | Coverage talk. |
How to use assurance maladie in real life
- 1Pharmacy reimbursement
Mon assurance maladie rembourse une partie.
My health insurance reimburses part of it.
Full assurance maladie.
- 2Moving to France
Il faut s'inscrire à l'assurance maladie.
You need to register for health insurance.
L'assurance maladie.
- 3Hospital desk
Vous avez votre attestation d'assurance maladie ?
Do you have your health insurance certificate?
Full phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with assurance maladie
Incorrect: Mon assurance (alone) for this headword.
Correct: Mon assurance maladie.
Include maladie; the headword is assurance maladie.
Incorrect: Health insurance en anglais only.
Correct: L'assurance maladie.
Use the French phrase.
Good to know
In France, l'assurance maladie is the public base; many people also have a mutuelle. Show the carte Vitale at doctors and pharmacies for automatic billing when possible.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a clinic visit
ChatPal
C'est remboursé par l'assurance maladie ?
Is it covered by health insurance?
You
Oui, mon assurance maladie prend une partie.
Yes, my health insurance covers part.
ChatPal
Et ta mutuelle ?
And your top-up insurance?
You
Elle complète le reste.
It covers the rest.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Health insurance" in French
How do you say health insurance?
L'assurance maladie.
Assurance maladie or mutuelle?
Assurance maladie is the base public cover; mutuelle is often supplementary.
What is the carte Vitale?
The card linked to your assurance maladie for care billing.
How do you pronounce it?
a-syu-RAHNS ma-la-DEE.
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