French · Body & Health
"Pill" in French: comprimé
le comprimé
A pill/tablet in French is often le comprimé, masculine. Prendre un comprimé means to take a pill. Cachet is another everyday word for a tablet.
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How to pronounce comprimé
Say it
kom-pree-MAY
/kɔ̃.pʁi.me/
Comprimé: kom-pree-MAY. Soft é at the end.
"Pill" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le comprimé | the tablet / pill Pharmacy default. | Pharmacy default. |
| un comprimé | a pill Dose. | Dose. |
| prendre un comprimé | to take a pill Instructions. | Instructions. |
| un cachet | a tablet Everyday synonym. | Everyday synonym. |
How to use comprimé in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Prenez un comprimé après le repas.
Take one tablet after the meal.
Un comprimé.
- 2Morning routine
J'oublie toujours mon comprimé le matin.
I always forget my pill in the morning.
Mon comprimé.
- 3Packaging
Il reste trois comprimés dans la boîte.
There are three tablets left in the box.
Comprimés plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with comprimé
Incorrect: Une comprimé.
Correct: Un comprimé.
Comprimé is masculine.
Incorrect: Prends ta pill.
Correct: Prends ton comprimé. / Prends ton cachet.
Use comprimé or cachet, not English pill.
Good to know
La pilule usually means the contraceptive pill specifically. For painkillers and antibiotics, comprimé or cachet is safer. Pharmacists say posologie for dosing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the pharmacy counter
ChatPal
C'est un ou deux comprimés ?
Is it one or two tablets?
You
Un comprimé le matin, un le soir.
One tablet in the morning, one in the evening.
ChatPal
Avec de l'eau, d'accord.
With water, OK.
You
Merci.
Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pill" in French
How do you say pill in French?
Often comprimé; also cachet.
What does la pilule mean?
Usually the contraceptive pill.
How do you say take a pill?
Prendre un comprimé.
How do you pronounce comprimé?
kom-pree-MAY.
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