No. 2,972 in French
hôpital
Hospital.
In a sentence
Je suis allé à l'hôpital pour une consultation médicale.
I went to the hospital for a medical consultation.
In this sentence, 'hôpital' refers to the physical location where medical services are provided.
L'hôpital est bien équipé pour faire face aux urgences.
The hospital is well equipped to deal with emergencies.
Here, 'hôpital' refers to the institution and its capabilities in handling medical situations.
Ne manquez pas d'apporter vos documents d'admission à l'hôpital.
Don't forget to bring your admission documents to the hospital.
The word 'hôpital' in this context is used in relation to the process of admission to the facility.
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