Permis PrêtHealth vocabulary in Québec: carte soleil, 811, walk-in clinic
The words to know before your first clinic visit.
Short answer : The “carte soleil” is the familiar name of the health insurance card (RAMQ). “Sans rendez-vous” means a clinic that takes walk-ins. The 811 line (Info-Santé) is a free phone line answered by a nurse. Listen to the dialogue At the walk-in clinic.
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Words and phrases
| Québec | Standard French | English | Dialogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| carte soleil | carte d’assurance maladie (RAMQ) | Québec health insurance card | At the walk-in clinic |
| médecin de famille | médecin traitant | family doctor | At the walk-in clinic |
| sans rendez-vous | sans prendre rendez-vous | walk-in | At the walk-in clinic |
| Info-Santé / 811 | ligne téléphonique de santé gratuite | free nurse phone line, dial 811 | At the walk-in clinic |
| être capable de | pouvoir | to be able to | At the walk-in clinic |
| pas de quoi | de rien | you’re welcome | At the walk-in clinic |
This dialogue gives no medical advice: it is for understanding the French used at a clinic’s front desk. If you worry about your health, call 811 or see a professional.
See also “ça marche”, “pas pire”, “avoir de la misère à”.
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