French · Body & Health
"Medicine" in French: médicament
le médicament
Medicine (a drug) in French is le médicament, masculine. La médecine is the field of medicine. You take medication: prendre un médicament.
At the pharmacy
Ce médicament se prend après le repas.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce médicament
Say it
may-dee-ka-MAHN
/me.di.ka.mɑ̃/
Médicament: may-dee-ka-MAHN. Final -ment is a nasal ahn. Stress toward the end.
"Medicine" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le médicament | medicine / medication A drug or pill. | A drug or pill. |
| prendre un médicament | to take medicine Common verb pairing. | Common verb pairing. |
| sans ordonnance | over the counter No prescription. | No prescription. |
| la médecine | medicine (the field) Different word. | Different word. |
How to use médicament in real life
- 1At the pharmacy
Ce médicament se prend après le repas.
This medicine is taken after meals.
Se prend = is taken.
- 2Feeling ill
J'ai oublié mon médicament ce matin.
I forgot my medicine this morning.
Mon médicament.
- 3Reminder
N'oublie pas ton médicament avant de dormir.
Don't forget your medicine before sleeping.
Ton with tu.
Mistakes English speakers make with médicament
Incorrect: La médicament.
Correct: Le médicament.
Médicament is masculine.
Incorrect: Je prends de la médecine pour la tête.
Correct: Je prends un médicament pour la tête.
Médecine is the profession/field; pills are médicaments.
Good to know
Pharmaciens in France give a lot of advice and can suggest over-the-counter options. Stronger drugs need une ordonnance from a doctor.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking up a prescription
ChatPal
Tu as trouvé ton médicament ?
Did you find your medicine?
You
Oui, le médicament est derrière le comptoir.
Yes, the medicine is behind the counter.
ChatPal
Tu dois le prendre combien de fois ?
How many times do you have to take it?
You
Deux fois par jour, pendant une semaine.
Twice a day for a week.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Medicine" in French
Médicament or médecine?
Médicament = a drug; médecine = the medical field.
How do I say take medicine?
Prendre un médicament.
Gender?
Le médicament is masculine.
Pronunciation?
May-dee-ka-MAHN.
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