English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

medicine in French

medicine in French is médicament, remède, médecine — medicine means a substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

medicine in French

médicament
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
remède
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
médecine
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
médicaments
noun
(broadly, countable) Any treatment or cure.
traitement
noun
(broadly, countable) Any treatment or cure.
médecine
noun
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
remède
noun
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.

What does "medicine" mean?

  1. noun A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.
    "The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely."
  2. noun The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
    "She decided to study medicine after volunteering at a hospital."
  3. noun Among some Indigenous cultures, ritual or spiritual practices believed to influence healing or fortune.
    "The elder spoke of the medicine bundle passed down through generations."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French

medicine in a sentence

  • The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely.
  • He hates the taste of cough medicine.
  • She decided to study medicine after volunteering at a hospital.
  • The elder spoke of the medicine bundle passed down through generations.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "medicine" in French?

"medicine" in French is médicament, remède, médecine. medicine means: A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

How do you use "medicine" in a sentence?

Example: "The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely." In French, "medicine" is médicament, remède, médecine.

Are there other ways to say "medicine" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "medicine": médicament, remède, médecine, médicaments, traitement.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.