No. 4,668 in French
patient
"Patient" in English means someone undergoing medical treatment or showing tolerance and endurance.
In a sentence
Jean est très patient avec ses élèves.
Jean is very patient with his students.
The word 'patient' is used as an adjective to describe someone who can endure difficulties calmly.
Le médecin examine un patient dans son cabinet.
The doctor examines a patient in his office.
Here, 'patient' is used as a noun referring to someone receiving medical care.
Pour réussir dans la vie, il faut être patient.
To succeed in life, one must be patient.
In this sentence, 'patient' serves as an adjective implying the ability to wait or tolerate delays without becoming upset.
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