art-thérapeute
The English phrase "art therapist" is translated into French as art-thérapeute.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, some professionals might use the term art-thérapeute.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term art-thérapeute is epicene, meaning it has the same form for both masculine and feminine subjects. To make the term plural, add an 's' to the end: art-thérapeutes.
Did you know?
- Because the title psychothérapeute is legally protected in France, an art-thérapeute must avoid phrasing that suggests they are providing licensed medical psychological treatment.
- The French word thérapeute is a loanword from the Greek therapeutes, meaning 'one who attends or heals'.
- French speakers often distinguish between art-thérapie and more specific terms like musicothérapie for music or chromothérapie for color therapy.
Examples in context
- Elle travaille comme spécialiste en thérapie artistique dans un hôpital.She works as a specialist in art therapy in a hospital.
- Elle travaille comme art-thérapeute.She works as an art therapist.
- Je cherche un art-thérapeute pour mon fils.I am looking for an art therapist for my son.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing their career goals.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu veux faire, Emma ?What do you want to do, Emma?
- EmmaJe veux être art-thérapeute.I want to be an art therapist.
- LucasC'est un métier passionnant !That is an exciting profession!
- EmmaOui, j'adore aider les gens par l'art.Yes, I love helping people through art.
