Handling a small emergency

Situation

You have a small urgent problem. Beginner version: asking for help clearly.

The roles

AYouBAn employee

You
Listen
Excusez-moi, j'ai besoin d'aide. Mon ami s'est coupé le doigt.
Excuse me, I need help. My friend cut his finger.
An employee
Listen
Oh ! C'est grave ?
Oh! Is it serious?
You
Listen
Ça saigne, mais il va bien. Avez-vous une trousse de premiers soins ?
It's bleeding, but he's okay. Do you have a first-aid kit?
An employee
Listen
Oui, juste ici. Voici des pansements.
Yes, right here. Here are some bandages.

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You
Listen
Merci beaucoup ! Où est la pharmacie la plus proche ?
Thank you very much! Where's the nearest pharmacy?
An employee
Listen
Au coin de la rue, à droite.
At the corner, on the right.
You
Listen
Parfait, merci pour votre aide !
Perfect, thanks for your help!

Vocabulary

j'ai besoin d'aideI need help
se couperto cut oneself
ça saigneit's bleeding
une trousse de premiers soinsa first-aid kit
un pansementa bandage

Culture note

For a small incident, asking an employee or passer-by for help is normal. For a real emergency, call 911; for non-urgent health advice, the 811 line (Info-Santé) is free.

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