How to Say ‘Examine it’ in French
L'examiner
l eg-zah-mee-nay
[l eg-zah-mee-nay]
💬 Usage Tip: The 'l'' is a direct object pronoun meaning 'it' or 'him/her.' In vet contexts, French often uses object pronouns naturally for animals.
🇫🇷 In France: With pets and farm animals, French speakers may use either the animal's name, species, or a pronoun, depending on the situation.
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
it / him / her
A shortened direct object pronoun before a vowel; here it refers to the chicken.
Le vétérinaire va l'examiner tout de suite.
The vet is going to examine it right away.
examiner
[eg-zah-mee-nay]
to examine
Infinitive verb meaning to check or inspect medically.
Le vétérinaire doit examiner votre poule aujourd'hui.
The vet needs to examine your hen today.
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