ordonnance
prescription
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɔʁ.dɔ.nɑ̃s/
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Cultural Note
In France, many medications require an ordonnance from a doctor. The French healthcare system reimburses a large percentage of prescription costs through la Sécurité sociale. Pharmacies (marked by a green cross) are found on nearly every street.
📝 Example Sentences
Le médecin m'a fait une ordonnance.
The doctor wrote me a prescription.
Ce médicament est délivré uniquement sur ordonnance.
This medication is available only by prescription.