étudiant en soins infirmiers
The English phrase 'nursing student' is translated into French as étudiant en soins infirmiers.
The phrase is used to describe a person who is studying to become a professional nurse.
Which one should you use?
While étudiant en soins infirmiers is a standard way to describe the student, the form élève infirmier is also used, particularly in many professional or clinical contexts, to describe a student nurse or trainee nurse.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form étudiante en soins infirmiers if the student is female.
Did you know?
- The word 'infirmier' is a direct relative of the English word 'infirm', though in French it refers to a professional healer rather than someone who is physically weak.
- French has a specific term, soignants, to group infirmiers and other healthcare providers together, highlighting a cultural emphasis on the act of 'caring' as a collective professional identity.
- Nursing students in France attend specialized institutes known as IFSI, which stands for Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers.
Examples in context
- Marie est étudiante en soins infirmiers. Elle veut devenir infirmière spécialisée en pédiatrie.Marie is a nursing student. She wants to become a specialized pediatric nurse.
- Jean-Luc poursuit ses études en sciences infirmières. Il souhaite travailler en tant qu'infirmier anesthésiste.Jean-Luc is studying nursing. He aims to work as an anesthesia nurse.
- Lisa est étudiante en santé, mais elle se spécialise en soins infirmiers à l'hôpital local.Lisa is a health student, but she specializes in nursing at the local hospital.
- Elodie devient étudiante en soins infirmiers. Elle est passionnée par la santé et souhaite aider les malades.Elodie is becoming a nursing student. She is passionate about healthcare and wants to help the sick.
- Éric est un étudiant en sciences infirmières accompli. Il rêve de travailler dans une ONG médicale pour aider les populations défavorisées.Eric is an accomplished nursing student. He dreams of working in a medical NGO to help underprivileged populations.
- Je suis étudiant en soins infirmiers à Lyon.I am a nursing student in Lyon.
- Mon frère est un étudiant en soins infirmiers très sérieux.My brother is a very serious nursing student.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their university studies at a cafe.
- LéaTu étudies quoi cette année, Hugo ?What are you studying this year, Hugo?
- HugoJe suis étudiant en soins infirmiers.I am a nursing student.
- LéaC'est super, c'est un métier passionnant !That's great, it's an exciting profession!
- HugoMerci, mais c'est aussi beaucoup de travail.Thanks, but it is also a lot of work.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
