prescription in French

prescription in French is ordonnance, prescription, prescription extinctive — prescription means a doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.

prescription in French

ordonnance

noun

(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.

prescription

noun

prescription

noun

prescription extinctive

noun

(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.

prescription libératoire

noun

(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.

What does "prescription" mean?

noun A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.
"The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers."
noun A recommended plan or method for dealing with a problem.
"The economist's prescription for the recession was heavy public spending."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

prescription in a sentence

The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers.
He needs a new prescription for his glasses.
The economist's prescription for the recession was heavy public spending.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prescription" in French?

"prescription" in French is ordonnance, prescription, prescription extinctive. prescription means: A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.

How do you use "prescription" in a sentence?

Example: "The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers." In French, "prescription" is ordonnance, prescription, prescription extinctive.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "prescription": ordonnance, prescription, prescription extinctive, prescription libératoire.

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