psychologue clinicien
In French, clinical psychologist is said as psychologue clinicien.
This phrase refers to a mental health professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating psychological disorders.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of psychologue (psychologist) and clinicien (clinician).
Which one should you use?
Psychologue clinicien is the masculine form, while psychologue clinicienne is the feminine form. For groups, psychologues cliniciens is the masculine plural and psychologues cliniciennes is the feminine plural.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, people often use the term psychologue alone regardless of the specialization.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to reflect the gender and number of the person being described. The feminine singular is psychologue clinicienne, the masculine plural is psychologues cliniciens and the feminine plural is psychologues cliniciennes.
Did you know?
- The term clinicien shares an ancient root with the English word 'clinic', both descending from the Greek word for 'bed' because early clinicians treated patients at their bedside.
- French speakers frequently use the shortened slang term psy to refer to any mental health professional, including a psychologue clinicien.
- In France, a psychologue clinicien is strictly distinct from a psychiatre because the latter is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication while the former cannot.
Examples in context
- J'ai pris rendez-vous avec un psychologue clinicien pour discuter de mes problèmes de santé mentale.I made an appointment with a clinical psychologist to discuss my mental health issues.
- Le centre de santé dispose d'une équipe de psychologues spécialisés en psychologie clinique.The health center has a team of psychologists specialized in clinical psychology.
- Elle travaille comme psychologue clinicienne.She works as a clinical psychologist.
- J'ai rendez-vous avec un psychologue clinicien demain.I have an appointment with a clinical psychologist tomorrow.
- Ce psychologue clinicien est très réputé.This clinical psychologist is very highly regarded.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing Manon's new career path.
- HugoTu veux devenir quoi, Manon ?What do you want to become, Manon?
- ManonJe souhaite être psychologue clinicienne.I wish to be a clinical psychologist.
- HugoC'est un métier passionnant pour toi.It is an exciting profession for you.
- ManonMerci Hugo, j'aime beaucoup aider les gens.Thanks Hugo, I really like helping people.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clinicien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
