hôpitaux
The English phrase 'hospitals' is translated into French as hôpitaux.
hôpitaux refers to institutions where people receive medical treatment and care. The singular term for a single hospital is hôpital, which is the most straightforward and universal term for a hospital in French.
Which one should you use?
hôpitaux is the plural form. In official or administrative contexts, you may encounter the more formal term établissement hospitalier.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of hôpital is hôpitaux, following the standard rule where nouns ending in -al change to -aux in the plural.
Did you know?
- The word hôpital shares a root with hôtel, as both originally referred to a place that provided lodging and care for travelers.
- In certain French regions, particularly in older or more traditional contexts, you might hear the term l'Hôtel-Dieu used to refer to a historic hospital. This literally translates to 'God's Hotel'.
- In French, the word hôpital is a cognate of the English word 'hospitality', as both derive from the Latin hospitālis, meaning 'relating to a guest'.
Examples in context
- J'en ai assez des hôpitaux.I'm sick of hospitals.This sentence shows how to express being sick of hôpitaux.Tatoeba #6318279 by Aiji, translation #3185576 by CK
- Les hôpitaux sont submergés.Hospitals are overwhelmed.This sentence describes the state of hôpitaux being overwhelmed.Tatoeba #8633518 by Julien_PDC, translation #8634016 by Eccles17
- Je ne peux pas supporter les hôpitaux.I can't stand hospitals.This sentence expresses an inability to stand hôpitaux.Tatoeba #2043566 by sacredceltic, translation #1954889 by CK
- Je vais à l'hôpital demainI am going to the hospital tomorrow.
- Cet établissement hospitalier est réputé pour ses services de qualitéThis hospital is renowned for its quality services.
- J'ai rendez-vous à l'hôpitalI have an appointment at the hospital.
- Je dois rendre visite à ma grand-mère à l'hôpital.I have to visit my grandmother at the hospital.
- L'établissement hospitalier dispose d'une équipe médicale compétente.The hospital has a competent medical team.
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about the city's infrastructure.
- EmmaLa ville a besoin de nouveaux hôpitaux.The city needs new hospitals.
- LucasOui, les hôpitaux actuels sont trop petits.Yes, the current hospitals are too small.
- EmmaC'est vrai, Lucas, c'est un problème sérieux.It's true, Lucas, it's a serious problem.
- LucasJ'espère que le maire va agir.I hope the mayor will take action.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
