entreprise pharmaceutique
The English phrase 'pharmaceutical company' is translated into French as entreprise pharmaceutique.
Depending on the context, you may use other terms to specify different aspects of the business, such as its research and development focus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun entreprise (company/business) and the adjective pharmaceutique (pharmaceutical).
Which one should you use?
While entreprise pharmaceutique is a standard way to name the business, laboratoire pharmaceutique is frequently used as a common synonym for a pharmaceutical company. If you want to highlight the specific research and development aspect of the company, you can use Laboratoire pharmaceutique.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to both the noun and the adjective, resulting in entreprises pharmaceutiques.
Did you know?
- The adjective pharmaceutique is derived from a Greek word that originally related to 'potions' or 'drugs', which could include both healing and poisonous substances.
- The term laboratoire is used as a synonym for a whole company, even if the business is a massive industrial corporation rather than a small research laboratory.
Examples in context
- Je représente une entreprise pharmaceutique qui développe des médicaments innovants.I represent a pharmaceutical company that develops innovative drugs.
- J'ai entendu parler d'une boîte pharmaceutique très réputée dans le secteur médical.I heard about a well-known pharmaceutical company in the medical field.
- Elle travaille pour une grande entreprise pharmaceutique.She works for a large pharmaceutical company.
- Il travaille pour une entreprise pharmaceutique.He works for a pharmaceutical company.
- Cette entreprise pharmaceutique développe de nouveaux médicaments.This pharmaceutical company is developing new medicines.
- Elle a été recrutée par une grande entreprise pharmaceutique.She was recruited by a large pharmaceutical company.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing their career goals.
- NathanOù est-ce que tu veux travailler, Léa ?Where do you want to work, Léa?
- LéaJe cherche un poste dans une entreprise pharmaceutique.I am looking for a position in a pharmaceutical company.
- NathanPourquoi ce secteur t'intéresse-t-il ?Why are you interested in this sector?
- LéaJ'aime l'idée d'aider les gens avec la médecine.I love the idea of helping people with medicine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entreprise, pharmaceutique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
