French Phrase
Des allergies à signaler ?
Meaning
A short, polite way to ask someone if they have any allergies that need to be reported, especially before a medical examination, vaccination, or when filling out a health questionnaire.
When to use
Use this phrase in a medical setting (doctor’s office, pharmacy, hospital), on travel‑health forms, or any situation where a professional needs to know about possible allergic reactions. It is informal enough for spoken conversation but still appropriate in a professional context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Desallergiesàsignaler?
Des (indefinite plural article)
Used before a plural noun to mean “some” or “any”. It signals that the speaker does not assume a specific set.
allergies (plural noun)
A feminine plural noun meaning “allergies”. In French, most medical terms keep their gender.
à + infinitive
The preposition “à” introduces an infinitive verb to express purpose or a pending action, similar to “to” in English.
signaler (infinitive)
Means “to signal”, “to report” or “to mention”. In this context it asks the listener to disclose any allergies.
Elliptical question
The full sentence would be “Avez‑vous des allergies à signaler ?” The subject and auxiliary are omitted for brevity, a common practice in medical forms.
🗨In Conversation
Des allergies à signaler ?
Any allergies to report?
Non, aucune. Mais je suis allergique aux piqûres d’abeilles.
No, none. But I am allergic to bee stings.
✕Common Mistakes
Les allergies à signaler ?
Using the definite article “Les” suggests you already know about specific allergies; the correct indefinite article is “Des”.
Allergies à signaler ?
Dropping the article makes the sentence sound incomplete; French requires an article before a plural noun in this construction.
Des allergies à signaler !
A question mark is needed because you are asking for information, not making a statement.
↔Alternatives
Avez‑vous des allergies ?
Do you have any allergies?
Y a‑t‑il des allergies dont vous devez nous informer ?
Are there any allergies you need to inform us about?
Des allergies à mentionner ?
Any allergies to mention?
Cultural Tip
In French medical practice, patients are expected to disclose all known allergies, even if they seem minor. The indefinite article “Des” keeps the question open‑ended, inviting the patient to list any that come to mind. Avoid using the definite article “Les” because it implies you already know about specific allergies. Also, note that the tone is neutral; adding “s’il vous plaît” can make it sound more courteous in very formal settings.