médecin
le médecin
doctor
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How do you say médecin in French?
How do you pronounce médecin in French?
médecin is pronounced /lə medsɛ̃/ in French.
Example sentences
Le médecin compétent a diagnostiqué la maladie rapidement.
The competent doctor diagnosed the illness quickly.
Ce médecin expérimenté est très apprécié de ses patients.
This experienced doctor is highly appreciated by his patients.
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Why is it masculine?
Médecin is masculine because it derives from the Latin "medicus" (masculine). In French, many professions ending in "-in" are masculine by default, and this word follows that pattern. The masculine form is used regardless of the gender of the person in the profession.
What is the French word for doctor?
The French word for doctor is le médecin — masculine.
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