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"Pharmacy" in French: pharmacie
la pharmacie
Pharmacy in French is la pharmacie, feminine. You go à la pharmacie for medicine and advice. The pharmacist is le / la pharmacien(ne).
Errand
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How to pronounce pharmacie
Say it
far-ma-SEE
/faʁ.ma.si/
Pharmacie: far-ma-SEE. Ch like k; final ie like see. Stress the end.
"Pharmacy" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pharmacie | the pharmacy Main word. | Main word. |
| à la pharmacie | at / to the pharmacy Location. | Location. |
| le / la pharmacien(ne) | pharmacist The professional. | The professional. |
| pharmacie de garde | duty / after-hours pharmacy Open when others are closed. | Open when others are closed. |
How to use pharmacie in real life
- 1Errand
Je passe à la pharmacie avant de rentrer.
I'm stopping at the pharmacy before going home.
Passer à = stop by.
- 2Asking help
La pharmacie du coin vend des tests.
The corner pharmacy sells tests.
Du coin = nearby.
- 3Late night
Quelle pharmacie de garde est ouverte ?
Which duty pharmacy is open?
After-hours network.
Mistakes English speakers make with pharmacie
Incorrect: Le pharmacie.
Correct: La pharmacie.
Pharmacie is feminine.
Incorrect: Je vais au pharmacy.
Correct: Je vais à la pharmacie.
Use à la pharmacie.
Good to know
French pharmacies show a green cross. Pharmacists counsel on minor ailments and may send you to a doctor when needed. Pharmacie de garde covers nights and holidays.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Needing cold medicine
ChatPal
Tu viens à la pharmacie avec moi ?
Are you coming to the pharmacy with me?
You
Oui. La pharmacie ouvre à quelle heure ?
Yes. What time does the pharmacy open?
ChatPal
À neuf heures. On y est bientôt.
At nine. We'll be there soon.
You
Parfait. J'apporte l'ordonnance.
Perfect. I'll bring the prescription.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pharmacy" in French
Gender of pharmacie?
Feminine: la pharmacie.
How do I say to the pharmacy?
À la pharmacie.
What is pharmacie de garde?
The on-duty pharmacy for off hours.
Pronunciation?
Far-ma-SEE.
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