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How to Say ‘Dr. Martin's office, hello.’ in French

Cabinet du docteur Martin, bonjour.

ka-bee-NEH doo dok-TUR mar-TAN bohn-ZHOOR

[ka-bee-NEH doo dok-TUR mar-TAN bohn-ZHOOR]

🇫🇷 In France: This is how a French medical secretary typically answers the phone: name of the practice first, then bonjour. Start your reply with your own bonjour before asking anything.

Phrase Breakdown

Cabinet

[ka-bee-NEH]

office / practice

A professional's office, such as a doctor's or lawyer's practice.

Example

Le cabinet ouvre à huit heures.

The office opens at eight o'clock.

du docteur Martin,

doo dok-TUR mar-TAN

of Doctor Martin,

Names whose office it is. Pause slightly after 'Martin', which has a nasal 'in'.

Example

J'appelle le cabinet du docteur Martin.

I'm calling Doctor Martin's office.

Words in this phrase

[doo]

Used to indicate possession or connection.

Example

L'histoire du monde.

The history of the world.

docteur

[dok-TUR]

doctor

The word for a doctor; used when addressing or talking about a medical professional.

Example

Docteur, je suis très fatigué.

Doctor, I am very tired.

Martin

[mar-TAN]

Martin

A common French family name, Martin.

Example

Madame Martin arrive tôt.

Mrs. Martin arrives early.

bonjour.

bohn-ZHOOR

hello.

Standard polite greeting. Say 'bon-ZHOOR' with a nasal 'on'.

Example

Bonjour, madame.

Hello, madam.

Words in this phrase

bonjour

[bohn-ZHOOR]

hello; good morning

A common polite greeting in French, used when meeting someone or starting a presentation.

Example

Je dis Bonjour au jury avant de commencer.

I say hello to the jury before starting.

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