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This dictionary contains English-French and French-English translations of over 9,000 medical terms. In addition, there is a medical questionnaire arranged by medical specialty for creating a complete history and physical using English and French phrases. The audience for this dictionary includes medical professionals working in Haiti and African countries where French is spoken, multilingual environments; global health professionals in tourist areas; professionals in public health, humanitarian medicine, emergency disaster management, rescue teams and frequent travellers disposed to any kind of danger or health risk and therefore in need of medical assistance while in a French speaking country. In emergency situations even small misunderstandings can lead to the loss of valuable time and consequently lives, therefore this dictionary is created in very practical time-saving and easy-to-understand way for both medical professionals and their patients.
Contents
Introduction
Sources Used
A Guide to French Pronunciation
Sorting It All Out
Consonants
Stress
Linking
Elision
Silent Letters
Six Easy Rules for Vowels
Vowels and Diphthongs (non-nasalized)
Nasalized Vowels
Vowels in Contrast
e caduc
Liaison
Stress
Intonation
Informal Reductions
Introductions – Présentations
General questions - Questions generals
Aches and illnesses – Douleurs et maladies
Cardiovascular system – Système cardiovasculaire
Pulmonary system – Système pulmonaire
System gastointestinal – Système gastro-intestinal
System urogenital - Système uro-génital
For women - Pour les femme
Physical exam - Examen physique
English / French Dictionary
French / English Dictionary
John Rigdon has authored a number of books on the Civil War and is the manager of the web site, Research OnLine, (www.researchonline.net) the premier site for researching Civil War ancestors in the Civil War. His titles include the Historical Sketch and Roster Volumes (1100 plus titles) and a dozen volumes in the "We Fought" series focusing on particular battles and commanders. Additionally John maintains the site, www.wordsrus.info and works in translation of materials for Haitian Creole and several languages of West Africa including French, Mòoré, Bambara, and Dioula (Jula). John resides in the foothills of the Appalachians outside Cartersville, GA. where he enjoys gardening and aquaponics. You may reach him at jrigdon@researchonline.net
