sortie de l'hôpital
The English phrase 'hospital discharge' is translated into French as sortie de l'hôpital.
In a medical context, la sortie is the standard term used to refer to the discharge process or the act of being discharged. You can use the phrase la sortie de l'hôpital to describe the hospital discharge itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sortie (exit/leaving) and de l'hôpital (of the hospital).
Which one should you use?
To express the action of being discharged, rather than the noun phrase, use the verbal form sortir de l'hôpital (to be discharged from the hospital).
Did you know?
- The word sortie comes from a Latin root meaning 'to cast lots' or 'to divide', which originally implied receiving a share or a lot in a distribution.
- In French, a doctor does not 'discharge' a patient but instead autorise la sortie, which literally means they 'authorize the exit'.
- A patient's sortie is legally documented by a bulletin de sortie, which is essential for proving the hospital stay to French employers and insurance providers.
Examples in context
- J'ai reçu mon autorisation de sortie de l'hôpital ce matin.I received my authorization for hospital discharge this morning.
- Le médecin a signé la sortie de l'hôpital.The doctor signed the hospital discharge.
- La sortie de l'hôpital est prévue pour demain.The hospital discharge is scheduled for tomorrow.
- Il attend sa sortie de l'hôpital avec impatience.He is eagerly awaiting his hospital discharge.
- La sortie de l'hôpital nécessite un suivi médical.The hospital discharge requires medical follow-up.
Example conversation
Hugo is calling Emma to see if she is coming home.
- HugoSalut Emma, tu as une date pour ta sortie de l'hôpital ?Hi Emma, do you have a date for your hospital discharge?
- EmmaOui, le médecin a dit que je sors demain.Yes, the doctor said I am leaving tomorrow.
- HugoC'est super ! Je viendrai te chercher en voiture.That's great! I will come pick you up by car.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup, Hugo. À demain !Thank you very much, Hugo. See you tomorrow!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sortie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
