No. 5,999 in French

doctor

A person qualified to treat illnesses or injuries.

In a sentence

Le docteur examine le patient.
The doctor examines the patient.
Here, 'doctor' is used as a noun referring to a medical professional.
Elle veut devenir docteur et aider les gens malades.
She wants to become a doctor and help sick people.
In this sentence, 'doctor' is used as a career or profession that someone aspires to.
Le docteur en littérature enseigne à l'université.
The doctorate in literature teaches at the university.
In this context, 'doctor' refers to someone who holds a doctoral degree in a specific field.

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