How to Say ‘Examine her/him.’ in French
L'examiner.
l eg-zah-mee-nay
[l eg-zah-mee-nay]
💬 Usage Tip: The "l'" stands for "le" or "la," so it can mean "him" or "her." In fast French, this contraction is everywhere—tiny but powerful!
🇫🇷 In France: French vets may use formal but gentle language when handling animals, especially small or fragile ones like chickens.
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
her / it
Direct object pronoun standing for the hen before a vowel.
Le vétérinaire va L'examiner dès notre arrivée.
The vet is going to examine her as soon as we arrive.
examiner
[eg-zah-mee-nay]
to examine
Infinitive verb meaning to inspect or check medically.
Il faut examiner sa poitrine et examiner sa respiration.
It is necessary to examine her chest and examine her breathing.
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