Sometimes you just need the right word fast. These topic-specific glossaries cover the French vocabulary that comes up most in expat life, from the pharmacy and the doctor’s office to the bank, the rental agency and beyond.
Each glossary is organized by subject so you can find what you need quickly, whether you’re trying to decipher a medical prescription, understand your bank statement, or describe your symptoms to a French doctor.
VocabularyDental terms in French
This French glossary contains terms related to dental and oral care. Use it when you visit your dentist in France.
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Diseases in French
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
Learn the names (in French) of the different accents and punctuation signs.
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French banking terms
This bank glossary lists all the French terms related to banking with their American translations.
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French glossary of health professionals
This French glossary of health professionals with their English translations will help you navigate the French Healthcare system.
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French glossary of medical tests
This French glossary of medical tests can help you understand medical tests written on a French prescription.
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French glossary of money transfer terms
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
This renting glossary lists all the French terms related to renting a place with their American translations.
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French glossary of visa terms
This is a list of French visa terms with their English translations.
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French health insurance vocabulary
This is a French glossary of health insurance terms to help you understand the French healthcare system.
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French medical terms at the doctor’s office
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
This list of French words and sentences can help you when you set up a phone plan in France.
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French television vocabulary
Use this French television vocabulary list when you are ready to get a TV subscription.
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Healthcare facilities in French
This French glossary contains healthcare facility terms. Increase your vocabulary today!
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Internet terms in French
This glossary lists all the French terms related to internet with their English translations.
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Medication terms in French
Learn the French translations of the different pharmaceutical forms with this glossary.
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Optic care in French
This French glossary contains terms related to vision. Use it when you visit your eye doctor.
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Travel insurance terms in French
Use this glossary of French insurance vocabulary to better understand your French travel insurance policy.
