soins aux patients
The French phrase for patient care is soins aux patients.
If you are specifically referring to the care provided by nurses, the term soins infirmiers is more precise.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of soins (care/treatments), aux (to the/for the) and patients (patients).
Did you know?
- The word soins is the same word used in the French beauty industry for 'skincare', making the term for patient care and facial creams share the same root.
- The word soins comes from the Old French verb soigner, which originally meant 'to wake up' or 'to be watchful' over someone.
- Depending on the region, a French speaker might use the word soigneur to describe someone providing care, though this word is now more commonly used for animal trainers and zookeepers.
Examples in context
- Les soins aux patients sont essentiels.Patient care is essential.
- Nous améliorons la qualité des soins aux patients.We are improving the quality of patient care.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking in a hospital hallway.
- ChloéLucas, as-tu lu le nouveau guide sur les soins aux patients ?Lucas, did you read the new guide on patient care?
- LucasPas encore, Chloé. Est-ce qu'il est utile ?Not yet, Chloé. Is it useful?
- ChloéOui, il propose des méthodes très efficaces.Yes, it suggests some very effective methods.
- LucasJe vais le lire ce soir alors.I will read it tonight then.
