female doctor

Josian S.C1Kwiziq community member

female doctor

Est-ce que la docteure acceptable comme la forme feminine pour le docteur

Asked 4 months ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Josian, 

This is an interesting question which I had to look up as these things have changed over time.

When I was young and living in France I would have heard 'doctoresse' for a female doctor which is still used apparently but considered a bit old-fashioned. 

The term 'docteure' is sometimes used in France nowadays but is mainly used in French-speaking countries like Canada and Switzerland.

In France, you will hear 'Madame le docteur' or simply use the masculine 'docteur'.

Hope this helps!

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female doctor

Est-ce que la docteure acceptable comme la forme feminine pour le docteur

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