This is the 1339th most frequent French word.
médecine
The science or practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
The word "médecine" refers to the field of medical sciences.
La médecine moderne a considérablement prolongé l'espérance de vie.
Modern medicine has significantly extended life expectancy.
Here, "médecine" represents the academic subject or field being studied.
Elle étudie la médecine pour devenir médecin.
She is studying medicine to become a doctor.
In this context, "médecine" denotes a particular method or system of medical treatment.