How do you say "Give this medicine." in French?

"Give this medicine." in French is "Donnez ce médicament.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Give this medicine.’ in French

Q: What does "Donnez ce médicament." mean in English?

"Donnez ce médicament." means "Give this medicine." in English. Usage tip: [Donnez] is the [vous] form, used for one person politely or for several people. The same shape is used in many instructions: [Attendez], [Regardez], [Prenez].

Donnez ce médicament.

doh-nay suh may-dee-kah-mahn

[doh-nay suh may-dee-kah-mahn]

💬 Usage Tip: [Donnez] is the [vous] form, used for one person politely or for several people. The same shape is used in many instructions: [Attendez], [Regardez], [Prenez].

🇫🇷 In France: At the vet, this direct form is normal for instructions and does not sound rude. French professionals often give directions this way instead of softening them with extra words.

Phrase Breakdown

Donnez

[doh-nay]

give

Formal/plural imperative of 'donner'; used to tell someone to give something.

Example

Donnez ce médicament à la poule selon l'ordonnance.

Give this medicine to the hen according to the prescription.

Ce médicament.

suh may-dee-kah-mahn

This medicine.

Refers to a specific medication.

Example

Prenez ce médicament.

Take this medicine.

Words in this phrase

[suh]

this

Demonstrative adjective before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Donnez ce médicament une fois par jour.

Give this medicine once a day.

médicament

[may-dee-kah-mahn]

medicine

A medication to treat illness.

Example

Donnez ce médicament directement dans la bouche.

Give this medicine directly into the mouth.

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