renouveler une ordonnance
To say refill a prescription in French, say renouveler une ordonnance.
At the doctor or pharmacy, ask Pouvez-vous renouveler mon ordonnance, s'il vous plaît?, can you please refill my prescription.
What does it mean word for word?
renouveler literally means to renew, and ordonnance is a prescription.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a prescription already mentioned, use renouveler l'ordonnance. To say you are having it refilled by someone else, use faire renouveler une ordonnance.
Did you know?
- In France, pharmacists may provide a dépannage, which is a small emergency supply of a chronic medication if a patient cannot reach their doctor for a refill.
- The word ordonnance is also used in French to describe a formal decree or law issued by a head of state.
- The verb renouveler shares a root with the English word 'novel' because both are derived from the Latin word for 'new'.
Examples in context
- Je dois renouveler une ordonnance demain.I have to refill a prescription tomorrow.
- Pouvez-vous renouveler une ordonnance pour moi ?Can you refill a prescription for me?
- Il est temps de renouveler une ordonnance.It is time to refill a prescription.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are talking at a pharmacy.
- ManonBonjour, je voudrais renouveler une ordonnance.Hello, I would like to refill a prescription.
- NathanBien sûr, puis-je avoir votre nom ?Of course, can I have your name?
- ManonC'est pour Manon, s'il vous plaît.It is for Manon, please.
- NathanMerci, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Thank you, I will take care of it right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ordonnance, renouveler, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
