Key Phrases:

1. “I need a doctor” — “J’ai besoin d’un médecin” — Direct request for medical help in urgent situations
2. “I need an ambulance” — “J’ai besoin d’une ambulance” — Emergency call when someone needs hospital transport
3. “Someone is unconscious” — “Quelqu’un est inconscient” — Critical information for emergency operators
4. “What’s your emergency?” — “Quelle est votre urgence?” — Standard emergency operator opening question
5. “Sharp pain” — “Douleur aiguë” — Sudden, intense pain like a knife
6. “Dull pain” — “Douleur sourde” — Constant ache, not sharp
7. “Throbbing pain” — “Douleur lancinante” — Pain that comes in waves like a heartbeat
8. “Burning pain” — “Douleur brûlante” — Hot sensation, often in stomach or chest
9. “I have chest pain” — “J’ai une douleur thoracique” — Specific location helps doctors diagnose quickly
10. “My left arm hurts” — “Mon bras gauche me fait mal” — Precise location description for medical professionals
11. “What are your symptoms?” — “Quels sont vos symptômes?” — Doctor’s question to understand what’s wrong
12. “I’ve been vomiting” — “Je vomis” — Present perfect shows action continuing from past to now
13. “Shortness of breath” — “Essoufflement” — Can’t breathe properly, important symptom to report
14. “Are you allergic to anything?” — “Êtes-vous allergique à quelque chose?” — Critical question before treatment
15. “I’m allergic to penicillin” — “Je suis allergique à la pénicilline” — Always mention medication allergies
16. “Severe allergy” — “Allergie grave” — Life-threatening allergic reaction
    “Are you taking any medications?” — “Prenez-vous des médicaments?” — Doctors ask this before prescribing
    “I have asthma” — “J’ai de l’asthme” — Chronic condition that affects treatment options
    “Do you have anything for a headache?” — “Avez-vous quelque chose pour un mal de tête?” — Pharmacy request for over-the-counter medication
    “Sore throat” — “Mal de gorge” — Common symptom, easier to treat at pharmacy than hospital
    “Over-the-counter” — “Sans ordonnance” — Medication you can buy without doctor’s prescription
    “Prescription medication” — “Médicament sur ordonnance” — Requires doctor’s approval to purchase
    “Fill this prescription” — “Exécuter cette ordonnance” — Request at pharmacy to get prescribed medication
    “On an empty stomach” — “À jeun” — Take medication before eating
    “Twice daily” — “Deux fois par jour” — Standard medication frequency instruction
    “Could you write that down?” — “Pourriez-vous l’écrire?” — Always ask for written instructions if unsure