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Je suis malade et je vais chez le médecin
Hero phrasealler chez le médecinaller chez le médecin
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Hosted by Léo & EmmaToday you'll learn:
The vocabulary
6 phrases from “Je suis malade et je vais chez le médecin”
Each phrase has a plain explanation and real lines from the show. Tap “Hear it” to jump to that moment.
aller chez le médecinHero phrase
aller chez le médecin
- Oh là là, tu devrais peut-être aller chez le médecin.
- Notre expression principale est : aller chez le médecin.
avoir un rhumePhrase 1
avoir un rhume
- Expression deux : avoir un rhume.
- J'ai vite compris mon état : avoir un rhume.
prendre des médicamentsPhrase 2
prendre des médicaments
- Expression trois : prendre des médicaments.
- Il m'a conseillé de prendre des médicaments, après le repas.
boire de l'eau chaudePhrase 3
boire de l'eau chaude
- Expression quatre : boire de l'eau chaude.
- Il m'a dit de boire de l'eau chaude, avec du miel.
bien se reposerPhrase 4
bien se reposer
- Expression cinq : bien se reposer.
- Et surtout, il m'a ordonné, de bien se reposer.
bon rétablissementPhrase 5
bon rétablissement
- Expression six : bon rétablissement.
- Le pharmacien t'a souhaité, un bon rétablissement.
The full conversation
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Léo · now playing
Bonjour Emma ! Très heureux de te voir aujourd'hui.
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00:00Intro
Hello Emma! Very happy to see you today.
Hello Léo! How are you this morning?
I am doing very well! But you look tired.
Yes, my head hurts and I feel a bit sick.
Oh dear, maybe you should go to the doctor.
That is exactly the topic of our episode of the day!
We will learn six expressions very useful in French.
Our main expression is: go to the doctor.
Expression one: go to the doctor.
Expression two: have a cold.
Expression three: take medicine.
Expression four: drink warm water.
Expression five: rest well.
Expression six: get well soon.
These sentences are essential in daily life.
Even absolute beginners will understand everything easily.
We will talk about pharmacies and honey herbal tea.
It's an exciting and very practical topic for all.
So, let's discover the story of the day together!
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Emma, let me tell you my mishap of the week.
With great pleasure Léo, tell me everything!
Last Friday, it was raining hard, without coat.
Oh no, that is best way to catch a chill.
Saturday morning, I woke up sneezing.
It's clear, you had just caught a chill.
I quickly understood my state: have a cold.
And then, did you decide to go to doctor?
Yes, I made appointment that morning with doctor.
Doctor examined your throat and your temperature?
Yes, he checked my breathing and reassured me.
What prescription did he give you to heal?
He advised me to take medicine after meals.
And what natural tips did he recommend to you?
He told me to drink warm water with honey.
Honey is renowned to soothe irritated throat.
And especially, he ordered me to rest well.
The pharmacist wished you get well soon.
Yes, it is a very polite and comforting phrase.
In France, green cross pharmacies are everywhere.
One always finds a pharmacy open near home.
Thanks to these good tips you quickly got back in shape!
Yes, after two quiet days, I was cured!
It's wonderful to regain full energy.
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Let's review our six key expressions together today.
The first expression is: go to the doctor.
When you have fever, you must go to doctor.
The second expression is: have a cold.
In winter, everyone can have a cold.
The third expression is: take medicine.
It is very important to take medicine properly.
The fourth expression is: drink warm water.
To hydrate the body, one must drink warm water.
The fifth expression is: rest well.
Nothing replaces sleep to rest well.
The sixth expression is: get well soon.
We say get well soon to a sick person.
Léo, when you get sick, what do you do?
Team Léo makes appointment to go to doctor!
Team Emma prefers staying warm and drinking tea!
A quick diagnosis prevents complications.
But natural rest is just as beneficial.
And you, dear listeners, which team do you choose?
Léo, I have a fun question for you.
I am listening, Emma, tell me everything!
What percentage of French drink herbal tea in winter?
I would say maybe around fifty percent?
According to surveys, it is over seventy-five percent!
Hot herbal teas are truly very popular!
Yes, it is an excellent habit for health.
Drinking thyme infusion does a world of good.
Thyme is a very effective natural antiseptic.
A good hot soup warms the entire body.
Simple remedies are often the best.
Airing room ten minutes renews air.
That eliminates microbes and purifies home.
A balanced diet brings all necessary vitamins.
Fresh fruits like oranges are rich in vitamin C.
A good fresh squeezed juice in morning gives a boost.
It's a natural treat, excellent for starting the day.
A little daily walk stimulates blood circulation.
Breathing deeply in open air relaxes body and mind.
Drinking chamomile herbal tea promotes rapid falling asleep.
A good restful night is the best remedy.
Taking a hot shower clears the respiratory tract.
Water vapor soothes stuffy nose and throat.
Eating cooked green vegetables provides essential minerals.
A good hot vegetable broth comforts instantly.
Covering the neck warmly protects from winter wind.
A nice wool scarf is essential in cold weather.
Listening to soft music helps calm stress.
Taking time for oneself is part of healing.
Practicing slow breathing soothes heart rate.
It's ideal to relax after a long day.
Drinking lukewarm honey herbal tea immediately softens throat.
Thyme or eucalyptus honey is particularly recommended.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away says the proverb.
It's an excellent source of natural fiber and energy.
Drinking plenty of water throughout day purifies organism.
That allows keeping nice skin and clear mind.
Taking care of body daily is precious investment.
We all deserve to live in full health and happy.
Verbena and linden herbal teas also help sleep well.
They bring a sensation of calm and serenity.
It is good to turn off screens an hour before bed.
Reading a few pages of a good book prepares sleep.
A relaxed mind promotes pleasant and peaceful dreams.
Next morning one wakes up with a big smile.
Cultivating gratitude every day makes life brighter.
Every little moment of happiness strengthens immune system.
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Let's move on to our question-and-answer game!
I am ready, ask me your questions, Emma!
Q1: Your friend coughs hard. What happens?
It's obvious, he has a cold!
Correct! Q2: You feel weak. Where do you go?
I take my coat and will go to doctor!
Q3: What do you do with tablets?
I will wisely take prescribed medicine!
Q4: Throat stings. What do you drink?
I prepare a cup to drink warm water!
Q5: You need energy. What do you do tonight?
I will go to bed early to rest well!
Q6: Colleague is sick. What do you say?
I smile and say to him: get well soon!
Q7: What do you drink to calm cough?
I drink warm water with a spoonful of honey!
Last question: What is the secret to being in shape?
Eat healthy, sleep well, and rest well!
Congratulations Léo! You achieved a flawless score!
Thanks Emma! Thanks to these phrases everything becomes simple.
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We saw six phrases essential today.
Go to doctor, have a cold, take medicine.
Drink warm water, rest well, and get well soon!
Here is your oral homework for tomorrow morning!
Look at yourself in mirror and say three times:
If I am sick, I go to doctor!
And I will drink warm water to rest well!
Speaking aloud strengthens your confidence.
À toiYour turn
S’entraîner avec 6 vraies situationsPractice with 6 real situations
1aller chez le médecin
You feel sick and you need help. You decide to go to the clinic. What do you say?
You feel sick and you need help. You decide to go to the clinic. What do you say?2avoir un rhume
You woke up with a cough and a runny nose. How do you tell your friend?
You woke up with a cough and a runny nose. How do you tell your friend?3prendre des médicaments
You are at the clinic. The doctor needs to check if you have a fever. What happens?
You are at the clinic. The doctor needs to check if you have a fever. What happens?4boire de l'eau chaude
The doctor gives you medicine. You must take it at the right time. What do you say?
The doctor gives you medicine. You must take it at the right time. What do you say?5bien se reposer
The doctor says water will help you get better. What do you do?
The doctor says water will help you get better. What do you do?6bon rétablissement
You still feel tired. The doctor says sleep is the best medicine. What do you do?
You still feel tired. The doctor says sleep is the best medicine. What do you do?Today's small task
Say “aller chez le médecin” out loud once today — if you feel unwell, use it in real life.
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