médecin
doctor / physician
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/med.sɛ̃/
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Cultural Note
In France, every resident must declare a médecin traitant (primary care doctor) to the national health system (Sécurité sociale). Visiting specialists without a referral results in lower reimbursement rates.
📝 Example Sentences
Mon médecin traitant est en vacances cette semaine.
My primary care doctor is on vacation this week.
Elle veut devenir médecin spécialiste en cardiologie.
She wants to become a specialist doctor in cardiology.