French Phrase
Prépare des questions pour le médecin.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to get ready by writing down or thinking of questions they want to ask the doctor. It’s a practical reminder before a medical appointment.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re reminding a friend, a family member, or yourself to think ahead before a doctor's visit, especially if the appointment involves a detailed discussion about health concerns.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Préparedesquestionspourlemédecin
Imperative (tu) without -s
In the affirmative imperative for 'tu', drop the final -s of the present tense form (préparer → prépare).
Partitive article 'des'
Used before a plural noun when the exact quantity is not specified, similar to 'some' in English.
Preposition 'pour'
Indicates purpose or destination, translating to 'for' or 'to' in English.
Definite article 'le'
Specifies a particular noun; here it points to a specific doctor, not just any doctor.
🗨In Conversation
N'oublie pas, prépare des questions pour le médecin avant ton rendez‑vous.
Don’t forget, prepare some questions for the doctor before your appointment.
Bonne idée, je vais noter ce que je veux savoir sur mon traitement.
Good idea, I’ll write down what I want to know about my treatment.
✕Common Mistakes
Préparer des questions pour le médecin.
In the affirmative imperative for 'tu', you must drop the final -s; 'Préparer' is infinitive, not a command.
Prépare les questions pour le médecin.
Using the definite article 'les' implies specific known questions; here you want an indefinite set, so 'des' is correct.
Prépare des questions au médecin.
The preposition 'pour' expresses purpose; 'au' would mean 'to the doctor' (direction), which changes the meaning.
↔Alternatives
Élabore une liste de questions pour le médecin.
Draft a list of questions for the doctor.
Note les questions que tu veux poser au médecin.
Write down the questions you want to ask the doctor.
Pense à quelles questions poser au médecin.
Think about which questions to ask the doctor.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries, patients are encouraged to be proactive during medical consultations. Bringing a written list shows respect for the doctor's time and helps ensure you don’t forget important concerns, especially in busy clinics.