Unit 2 · Lesson 1
Healthcare in French
Navigating the Canadian healthcare system requires specific vocabulary. Whether you're in Quebec using the RAMQ, in Ontario with OHIP, or anywhere else in Canada, knowing this vocabulary helps you access care confidently.
Key healthcare vocabulary
| French | English |
|---|---|
| la carte d'assurance maladie | health insurance card (carte-soleil in Quebec) |
| la RAMQ | Quebec health insurance plan |
| le médecin de famille | family doctor |
| l'urgence | emergency room |
| le rendez-vous | appointment |
| l'ordonnance | prescription |
| le médicament | medication |
| les antécédents médicaux | medical history |
| l'assurance maladie | health insurance |
| le CLSC | community health centre (Quebec) |
| les soins de santé | healthcare |
| le formulaire | form |
| remplir un formulaire | to fill out a form |
| les renseignements personnels | personal information |
Healthcare vocabulary flashcards
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French
la carte d'assurance maladie
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English
health insurance card In Quebec this is called the 'carte-soleil' (sun card) because of its yellow colour.
N'oubliez pas votre carte d'assurance maladie.: Don't forget your health card.
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Reading a healthcare form
When you register with a clinic or fill out a provincial health form, you'll encounter the same fields repeatedly. Here are the key ones to know:
Nom
Last name / Surname
Prénom
First name
Date de naissance
Date of birth
Numéro d'assurance maladie
Health card number
Adresse
Address
Code postal
Postal code
Sexe
Sex / Gender
Signature
Signature
Numéro de téléphone
Phone number
Médecin traitant
Treating physician
Match the healthcare term to its meaning
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Click a French word, then click its English match.
Healthcare vocabulary in context
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Hint: ordonnance = prescription / referral document
To see a specialist, you need a referral from your family doctor.
Healthcare in French quiz
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What is the 'carte-soleil'?