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Nurse

Infirmier

Cares for patients, monitors health, gives treatments, keeps records, and supports doctors and families in hospitals or clinics.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Understand the job before learning the words

Use this page in order: discover the main missions, remember the professional qualities, practise the useful sentences, then open the tools and materials.

01
MAIN MISSIONS

What does this professional do?

  • Prepare the work area
  • Check measurements and plans
  • Carry out the main operation
  • Control quality
  • Clean and report
02
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

What qualities are important?

AccuracyTeamworkSafetyTechnical vocabularyOrganisation
03
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Where can this job be done?

⌖ Workshop⌖ Construction site⌖ Customer premises
SPEAK ON SITE

Useful sentences for this job

Read the English sentence aloud, then check the French meaning.

01Please check the measurements before starting.

Vérifiez les mesures avant de commencer.

02The work area is now safe.

La zone de travail est maintenant sécurisée.

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Advantages 5 points
  • The work is meaningful because it helps people directly.
  • Nurses can work in hospitals, clinics, schools, or home care.
  • The trade builds strong communication and medical skills.
  • There are many specializations such as surgery, pediatrics, or emergency care.
  • Teamwork and patient contact make the work human and active.
Disadvantages 5 points
  • The job can be emotionally difficult in some situations.
  • Shift work may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Hygiene and safety procedures must be followed carefully.
  • The pace can be intense in busy services.
  • Some patients or emergencies require quick decisions under pressure.
Tools Main tools used in this job 8 items

Each card shows the English term, the French term, and one visual reference to help students recognize the item more easily.

Stethoscope

Stethoscope

Stethoscope

Listens to heartbeats, lungs, and other body sounds.

Thermometer

Digital thermometer

Thermometre numerique

Measures body temperature quickly and safely.

Blood pressure monitor

Blood pressure monitor

Tensiometre

Checks blood pressure during routine or emergency care.

Oximeter

Pulse oximeter

Oxymetre de pouls

Measures blood oxygen level and pulse rate.

Syringe

Syringe

Seringue

Used for some injections or medicine administration.

Infusion pump

Infusion pump

Pompe a perfusion

Controls the flow of medication or fluids through a line.

Monitor

Patient monitor

Moniteur patient

Displays heart rate, oxygen, and other vital data.

Trolley

Therapeutic trolley

Chariot de soins

Organizes medicine, dressings, and care equipment.

Materials Main materials used in this job 10 items

Materials are shown with the same bilingual format so the learner can connect the right object, name, and usage.

Gloves

Disposable gloves

Gants jetables

Protect both staff and patients during treatment.

Mask

Medical mask

Masque medical

Limits the spread of droplets in care areas.

Bandage

Bandage

Bande

Covers, protects, or supports an injured area.

Gauze

Gauze

Compresse

Absorbs fluids and supports wound care.

Disinfectant

Disinfectant

Desinfectant

Cleans skin, hands, or work surfaces before care.

Saline

Saline solution

Serum physiologique

Used for rinsing, cleaning, and some medical procedures.

IV bag

IV bag

Poche de perfusion

Contains fluids or medication for intravenous delivery.

Catheter

Catheter

Catheter

Medical tube used in some drainage or treatment procedures.

Dressing

Adhesive dressing

Pansement adhesif

Protects small wounds after cleaning or treatment.

Chart

Medical chart

Dossier medical

Stores information about care, treatment, and patient monitoring.