infirmière pédiatrique
The English phrase "pediatric nurse" is translated into French as infirmière pédiatrique.
You may also encounter the expression Infirmière spécialisée en pédiatrie, which means "nurse specialized in pediatrics".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term for "pediatric nurse" is infirmière pédiatrique, while in Belgium, the term "pediatric nurse" can be expressed as infirmière spécialisée en pédiatrie.
How does it change in a sentence?
French uses gender-specific forms for this profession. Use the feminine form infirmière pédiatrique when referring to a female nurse and the masculine form infirmier pédiatrique when referring to a male nurse.
Did you know?
- The word infirmier comes from the Latin infirmus, meaning 'weak' or 'sick'. While the English 'nurse' describes the act of caring, the French term literally identifies the person who treats the 'infirm'.
- In many French-speaking hospitals, you might hear the term puéricultrice, which refers specifically to a nurse trained in childcare and infant care.
- In certain historical French medical texts, the role of a nurse caring for children was sometimes linked to the word nourrice, though this now specifically means a wet nurse.
Examples in context
- Tu sais qui est la nouvelle infirmière spécialisée en pédiatrie ?Do you know who the new nurse specialized in pediatrics is?
- J'ai pris rendez-vous avec l'infirmière pour enfants de l'hôpital.I made an appointment with the nurse for children at the hospital.
- Elle est infirmière pédiatrique dans un hôpital.She is a pediatric nurse in a hospital.
- Je cherche une infirmière pédiatrique pour mon fils.I am looking for a pediatric nurse for my son.
- Mon amie est une excellente infirmière pédiatrique.My friend is an excellent pediatric nurse.
Example conversation
Nathan asks Léa about her profession.
- NathanLéa, quel est ton métier ?Léa, what is your job?
- LéaJe travaille comme infirmière pédiatrique.I work as a pediatric nurse.
- NathanC'est un travail passionnant !That is an exciting job!
- LéaOui, j'adore aider les enfants.Yes, I love helping children.
