French Phrase
Parle de tes besoins au médecin.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone to tell the doctor about the things they need – whether it’s more time, a specific treatment, or any other request. It is a direct, friendly way to encourage a patient to be open about their concerns.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are advising a friend, a family member, or a patient to speak up during a medical appointment. It works well in informal contexts, such as a conversation with a sibling or a peer who is about to see a doctor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Parledetesbesoinsaumédecin
Parle (imperative)
‘Parle’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *parler* (to speak). It is used to give a direct command or suggestion.
de (preposition)
After *parler*, the preposition *de* introduces the topic of the conversation.
tes (possessive adjective)
‘tes’ is the informal plural possessive adjective meaning ‘your’. It agrees with the plural noun *besoins*.
besoins (noun, plural)
*besoin* means ‘need’; in the plural *besoins* it refers to several needs or requirements.
au (contraction)
*au* is the contraction of *à le* (to the) and is used before a masculine singular noun.
médecin (noun)
*médecin* means ‘doctor’. It is masculine, so the preposition contracts to *au*.
🗨In Conversation
Parle de tes besoins au médecin.
Talk about your needs to the doctor.
D'accord, je vais lui dire que j'ai besoin de plus de temps pour récupérer.
Okay, I’ll tell him I need more time to recover.
✕Common Mistakes
Parle à tes besoins au médecin.
The verb *parler* takes *de* to introduce the topic, not *à*.
Parle de votre besoins au médecin.
If you keep the informal tone, use *tes*; *votre* switches to a formal register.
Parle de tes besoins à le médecin.
The preposition *à* contracts with the masculine article *le* to *au*; writing *à le* is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Dis au médecin ce dont tu as besoin.
Tell the doctor what you need.
Explique tes besoins au médecin.
Explain your needs to the doctor.
Fais part de tes besoins au médecin.
Share your needs with the doctor.
Cultural Tip
In French medical settings, patients are usually addressed with the formal *vous* (e.g., *Parlez de vos besoins au médecin*). Using *tes* makes the sentence informal and is appropriate only when speaking to someone you know well. Also, French doctors appreciate concise, specific information, so it’s helpful to list needs one by one.