Le patient
Example: Le patient attend calmement son rendez-vous chez le médecin.
Definition
"Le patient" refers to a person who is receiving medical care or treatment from a doctor or healthcare professional. This term specifically denotes someone awaiting or undergoing diagnosis, consultation, or therapy in a medical context.
Etymology
The term "le patient" comes from the Latin word 'patiens,' meaning 'one who suffers' or 'endures.' Over time, it evolved in French to denote someone receiving care or treatment, reflecting the endurance involved in illness and healing.
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"Le patient" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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