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prescribe in French

prescribe in French is prescrire, ordonner, indiquer — prescribe means for a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.

prescribe in French

prescrire
verb
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
ordonner
verb
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
indiquer
verb
(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
prescrire
verb
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
ordonner
verb
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

What does "prescribe" mean?

  1. verb For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
    "The dentist prescribed a special mouthwash to help my gums heal."
  2. verb To lay down as a rule or requirement; to specify how something must be done.
    "The contract prescribes the exact size of every window in the building."
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prescribe in a sentence

  • The dentist prescribed a special mouthwash to help my gums heal.
  • The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
  • The contract prescribes the exact size of every window in the building.
  • Our school rules prescribe a plain blue uniform for all students.

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What is "prescribe" in French?
"prescribe" in French is prescrire, ordonner, indiquer. prescribe means: For a doctor or other licensed practitioner to formally order a medicine or treatment for a patient.
How do you use "prescribe" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist prescribed a special mouthwash to help my gums heal." In French, "prescribe" is prescrire, ordonner, indiquer.
Are there other ways to say "prescribe" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "prescribe": prescrire, ordonner, indiquer.
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