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    French 101

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    • Introduction and Review
      • 1.1Greetings and Introductions
      • 1.2Basics (Numbers, Days of the week, etc.)
      • 1.3Review of A1 French Level grammar
    • Everyday Conversations
      • 2.1Shopping vocabulary and dialogue
      • 2.2Restaurant & food vocabulary
      • 2.3Conversations at work
    • Travel and Transportation
      • 3.1Transportation vocabulary
      • 3.2Navigating airports and train stations
      • 3.3Making travel reservations
    • Professional French
      • 4.1Business language and formalities
      • 4.2Emails and professional writing
      • 4.3Handling professional phone conversations
    • French Grammar (Advanced)
      • 5.1Verb Conjugations
      • 5.2Tenses (Past, Present, Future)
      • 5.3Conditional and subjunctive
      • 5.4Review exercise
    • Understanding French Culture
      • 6.1French traditions and history
      • 6.2French customs and etiquette
      • 6.3French art, music and cinema
    • Living in France
      • 7.1Housing and accommodation vocabulary
      • 7.2Discussing likes and dislikes
      • 7.3French cooking and wine tasting vocabulary
    • Vocabulary Builder
      • 8.1Health and wellness
      • 8.2Environment and nature
      • 8.3Politics and society
    • Advanced Conversations
      • 9.1Debating
      • 9.2Using colloquial language
      • 9.3Expressing complex ideas
    • Review and Practice
      • 10.1Review of topics from weeks 1-5
      • 10.2Practice exercises
      • 10.3Review of topics from weeks 6-9
      • 10.4Practice exercises
    • Preparation for B2 Level
      • 11.1B2 Level grammar
      • 11.2Developing rich vocabulary
      • 11.3Mastering French pronunciation
    • B2 Level Practice
      • 12.1Practice conversations (B2 Level)
      • 12.2Writing exercises (B2 Level)
      • 12.3Reading comprehension (B2 Level)
    • Course Summary and Review
      • 13.1Recap of course learnings
      • 13.2Areas of improvement
      • 13.3Resources for continuous learning

    Vocabulary Builder

    Health and Wellness in French: Vocabulary and Conversations

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    Introduction

    Health and wellness are essential topics in any language. In French, discussing health can range from casual conversations about diet and exercise to more serious discussions about medical conditions and treatments. This unit will introduce you to key vocabulary and phrases used in a health and wellness context.

    Key Vocabulary

    Here are some essential words and phrases related to health and wellness:

    • La santé: Health
    • Le médecin: Doctor
    • L'hôpital: Hospital
    • La pharmacie: Pharmacy
    • La maladie: Illness
    • Les médicaments: Medication
    • Le régime: Diet
    • L'exercice: Exercise
    • Le bien-être: Well-being
    • La douleur: Pain

    Common Phrases

    Here are some common phrases that you might use or hear in a medical context:

    • Je me sens mal: I feel sick
    • J'ai mal à la tête: I have a headache
    • J'ai besoin de médicaments: I need medication
    • Où est la pharmacie la plus proche?: Where is the nearest pharmacy?
    • J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin: I have a doctor's appointment

    Discussing Physical and Mental Health

    In French, discussing physical health often involves describing symptoms (les symptômes) and explaining how you feel (comment vous vous sentez). Mental health, or la santé mentale, is also an important topic. Here are some phrases that might be useful:

    • Je suis stressé(e): I am stressed
    • Je me sens déprimé(e): I feel depressed
    • J'ai de l'anxiété: I have anxiety

    Practice: Conversations at a Doctor's Office, Pharmacy, and Gym

    To help you practice, try to create conversations that might occur at a doctor's office, a pharmacy, or a gym. Use the vocabulary and phrases you've learned in this unit. For example, you might describe your symptoms to a doctor, ask a pharmacist for advice, or discuss your exercise routine at the gym.

    Remember, the key to mastering a new set of vocabulary is regular practice and usage. Try to incorporate these new words and phrases into your daily French conversations.

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