🇫🇷 French

médecins

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masculine

les médecins

doctors

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médecins
/le medsɛ̃/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say médecins in French?

IPA
/le medsɛ̃/

How do you pronounce médecins in French?

médecins is pronounced /le 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?

Médecins 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 doctors?

The French word for doctors is les médecins — masculine.

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