Common countable noun meaning a hospital attendant or a soldier detailed to assist an officer.
Translations
brancardierDans le contexte hospitalier, pour un agent non médical. The orderly wheeled the patient into the operating room.
Le brancardier a conduit le patient en fauteuil roulant jusqu’à la salle d’opération.
ordonnanceDans le contexte militaire, pour l’assistant personnel d’un officier. The captain's orderly polished his boots every morning.
L’ordonnance du capitaine cirait ses bottes chaque matin.
Definitions
A hospital attendant whose duties are non-medical, such as moving patients or cleaning equipment. The orderly wheeled the patient into the operating room.
A soldier assigned to perform minor tasks or personal services for an officer; a batman. The captain's orderly polished his boots every morning.
Synonyms
nurse's aide
ward attendant
hospital attendant
hospital aide
hospital assistant