A2 adjective Neutre #457 le plus courant

medical

/ˈmɛd.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

Exemples

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1

I need to go to the clinic for a medical check-up.

I need to go to the clinic for a health examination.

2

The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.

The doctor looked at the patient's past health records.

3

She’s taking a few days off for a medical reason.

She is not working because she has a health issue.

Famille de mots

Nom
medicine
Verb
medicate
Adverbe
medically
Adjectif
medical
Apparenté
medic
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'MEDIC'. A medic provides medical help. Both start with 'med-', which comes from the idea of 'healing'.

Quiz rapide

If you are feeling very sick, you should seek ____ advice immediately.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : medical

Exemples

1

I need to go to the clinic for a medical check-up.

everyday

I need to go to the clinic for a health examination.

2

The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.

formal

The doctor looked at the patient's past health records.

3

She’s taking a few days off for a medical reason.

informal

She is not working because she has a health issue.

4

Recent medical research suggests that this diet is very effective.

academic

New studies in the field of medicine show the diet works well.

5

The firm offers a comprehensive medical insurance plan to all staff.

business

The company provides a complete health insurance policy for workers.

Famille de mots

Nom
medicine
Verb
medicate
Adverbe
medically
Adjectif
medical
Apparenté
medic

Collocations courantes

medical care health services provided by professionals
medical student a person studying to become a doctor
medical treatment the use of medicine or surgery to help a patient
medical center a building where people receive health services
medical records documents containing a patient's health information

Phrases Courantes

medical emergency

a dangerous health situation needing immediate help

medical leave

time off from work due to illness

medical school

the university department where doctors are trained

Souvent confondu avec

medical vs medicine

Medicine is a noun (the substance you take), while medical is an adjective (describing things related to health).

medical vs medicinal

Medicinal refers specifically to things that have healing properties, whereas medical is a broader term for the whole field.

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Notes d'usage

Medical is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. It is a non-gradable adjective, meaning you cannot be 'very medical' or 'more medical'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'medicine student' instead of the correct phrase 'medical student'. Use 'medical' when describing people, professions, or institutions.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'MEDIC'. A medic provides medical help. Both start with 'med-', which comes from the idea of 'healing'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'medicus', meaning a physician or doctor.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (attributive adjective) Non-gradable (no comparative or superlative forms)
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, 'medical insurance' is a major topic of discussion regarding employment and social welfare.

Quiz rapide

If you are feeling very sick, you should seek ____ advice immediately.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : medical

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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