psychologue
/psi.kɔ.lɔɡ/feminine, masculine
The French word for psychologist is psychologue.
psychologue is used to refer to an expert in the field of psychology.
Meaning: expert in the field of psychology (noun)
Which one should you use?
While psychologue is the standard term, you may also encounter the abbreviation Psy in casual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
psychologue is an epicene noun, which means the form remains the same whether you are referring to a masculine or feminine subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/psi.kɔ.lɔɡ/
Did you know?
- In colloquial French, faire le psy can be used to describe a friend who is acting like a therapist by giving unsolicited advice.
- The word psychologue shares its root with the Greek word psykhē, which originally meant 'breath' or 'soul'.
- French law strictly regulates who can call themselves a psychologue, making it a protected professional title.
Examples in context
- N'es-tu pas psychologue ?Aren't you a psychologist?This sentence is useful for asking someone about their profession using psychologue.Tatoeba #6402372 by Aiji, translation #6094458 by CK
- Je n'ai pas besoin d'un psychologue.I don't need a psychologist.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of need for a psychologue.Tatoeba #11932598 by lbdx, translation #3728796 by CM
- Le psychologue m'a posé toute une batterie de questions.The psychologist asked me a whole battery of questions.This sentence is useful for describing an interaction with a psychologue.Tatoeba #1928035 by sacredceltic, translation #1875724 by darinmex
- Je consulte un psychologue pour mes problèmes émotionnelsI see a psychologist for my emotional issues.
- Elle est spécialiste en psychologie cliniqueShe is a specialist in clinical psychology.
- Je suis allé voir un psyI went to see a psychologist.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing their career plans.
- EmmaNathan, veux-tu devenir psychologue ?Nathan, do you want to become a psychologist?
- NathanOui, j'aime beaucoup l'étude de l'esprit.Yes, I like the study of the mind a lot.
- EmmaC'est un métier passionnant pour un homme comme toi.It is a fascinating profession for a man like you.
- NathanMerci Emma, c'est mon rêve.Thank you Emma, it is my dream.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “psychologist” translations and entries psychologue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
