How to Say ‘Give this medicine.’ in French
Donnez ce médicament.
doh-nay suh may-dee-kah-mahn
[doh-nay suh may-dee-kah-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Donnez is the formal/plural imperative of donner, to give.
🇫🇷 In France: French instructions often use the polite imperative form in professional contexts.
Phrase Breakdown
Donnez
[doh-nay]
give
Formal/plural imperative of 'donner'; used to tell someone to give something.
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.
Prenez ce médicament.
Take this medicine.
Words in this phrase
ce
[suh]
this
Demonstrative adjective before a masculine singular noun.
Donnez ce médicament une fois par jour.
Give this medicine once a day.
médicament
[may-dee-kah-mahn]
medicine
A medication to treat illness.
Donnez ce médicament directement dans la bouche.
Give this medicine directly into the mouth.
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