TDAH
/te.de.a.aʃ/masculine
The French equivalent for the English phrase ADHD is TDAH.
TDAH is the acronym used in French to refer to Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Meaning: the abbreviation ADHD (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym TDAH is formed from the first letters of the phrase Trouble du Déficit de l'Attention avec Hyperactivité.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers use the acronym ADHD, French speakers use the acronym TDAH.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term TDAH is commonly used to refer to ADHD.
How does it change in a sentence?
TDAH is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/te.de.a.aʃ/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, a French speaker might describe someone with TDAH as being dans la lune, meaning 'in the moon', to describe the inattentive side of the disorder.
- The preposition avec in the full phrase Trouble du Déficit de l'Attention avec Hyperactivité indicates that hyperactivity is viewed as an accompanying feature rather than the core of the disorder.
- French medical discourse often uses the phrase troubles des apprentissages as a broader umbrella term that includes TDAH and dyslexia.
Examples in context
- TDAH signifie : trouble du déficit de l'attention avec hyperactivité.ADHD stands for "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder".This sentence is useful for explaining what the acronym TDAH stands for.Tatoeba #13139801 by QuentiBc, translation #13139799 by QuentiBc
- J'ai lu un article intéressant sur le TDAH chez les enfants.I read an interesting article about ADHD in children.
- Mon ami souffre du trouble de l'hyperactivité avec déficit de l'attention.My friend suffers from Hyperactivity Disorder with Attention Deficit.
- Est-ce que tu connais des techniques pour aider les enfants atteints de DDA?Do you know any techniques to help children with Attention Deficit Disorder?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a medical diagnosis.
- NathanEmma, j'ai enfin reçu mon diagnostic.Emma, I finally received my diagnosis.
- EmmaC'est quoi ? Tu as un TDAH ?What is it? Do you have ADHD?
- NathanOui, c'est exactement ça.Yes, that's exactly it.
- EmmaJe comprends mieux tes réactions maintenant.I understand your reactions better now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adhd” translations and entries TDAH, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
