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Glossaries

Mastering the language helps you become more confident. Increase your French vocabulary with these glossaries. Learn some French today!

Travel insurance terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Moving, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Get travel insurance when visiting the U.S.Vocabulary

Use this glossary of French insurance vocabulary to better understand your French travel insurance policy.

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Dental terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles Leave a comment
Learn terms related to dental care before your first visit to the dentist in France.Vocabulary

This French glossary contains terms related to dental and oral care. Use it when you visit your dentist in France.

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French television vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags TV Leave a comment
How to watch American TV rom FranceVocabulary

Use this French television vocabulary list when you are ready to get a TV subscription.

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French medical terms at the doctor’s office

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Know what to expect when you go to the doctor in FranceVocabulary

This is a list of French words and sentences to use during a doctor’s visit in France. Learn how to describe your symptoms.

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French phone vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Phone Leave a comment
Use VoIP apps to text family and friend back home from your U.S. cell phone in France.Vocabulary

This list of French words and sentences can help you when you set up a phone plan in France.

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Medication terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Use this French glossary of medicine terms to better communicate with health professionals.Vocabulary

Learn the French translations of the different pharmaceutical forms with this glossary.

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French glossary of medical tests

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Use this glossary to learn medical terms in FrenchVocabulary

This French glossary of medical tests can help you understand medical tests written on a French prescription.

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French glossary of visa terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Visas Leave a comment
Get your French long-stay visa and start your journeyVocabulary

This is a list of French visa terms with their English translations.

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Healthcare facilities in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Learn French vocabulary for healthcare facilitiesVocabulary

This French glossary contains healthcare facility terms. Increase your vocabulary today!

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French health insurance vocabulary

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare, Insurances, Mutuelle Leave a comment
Assurance Maladie is part of the French healthcare systemVocabulary

This is a French glossary of health insurance terms to help you understand the French healthcare system.

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Optic care in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare Leave a comment
Learn French terms related to vision.Vocabulary

This French glossary contains terms related to vision. Use it when you visit your eye doctor.

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French glossary of health professionals

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles Leave a comment
Learn the names of health professionals in FrenchVocabulary

This French glossary of health professionals with their English translations will help you navigate the French Healthcare system.

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Internet terms in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Internet Leave a comment
Learn French vocabulary related to the internet.Vocabulary

This glossary lists all the French terms related to internet with their English translations.

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Diseases in French

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 08/29/2025 Tags Healthcare, Most popular articles Leave a comment
Learn diseases and illnesses vocabulary in French.Vocabulary

This French glossary lists the most current illnesses (including kids diseases) with their English translations.

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French accent names and punctuation marks

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Accent marks, Most popular articles, Speaking, Writing Leave a comment
Learn French accent names and French punctuation marks.Vocabulary

Learn the names (in French) of the different accents and punctuation signs.

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French glossary of money transfer terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Banking Leave a comment
Use Wise to transfer money to EuropeVocabulary

This money transfer glossary lists all the French terms related to transferring/converting money with their American translations.

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French glossary of renting terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Moving, Renting Leave a comment
Learn the ins and outs of renting in France.Vocabulary

This renting glossary lists all the French terms related to renting a place with their American translations.

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French banking terms

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 12/24/2024 Tags Banking Leave a comment
Learn French terms related to banking.Vocabulary

This bank glossary lists all the French terms related to banking with their American translations.

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