convulsions
The French word for convulsions is convulsions.
convulsions is used to refer to the physical medical condition of convulsions. In a medical context, you may also use épilepsie to describe convulsions, as they are often associated with this neurological disorder.
Which one should you use?
Healthcare professionals often use the specific phrase crises convulsives to describe these episodes.
Did you know?
- French speakers use convulsions to describe massive social or political upheavals, a dramatic metaphor for a society in total breakdown.
- Historical French texts used convulsions to describe the physical shaking associated with spiritual ecstasy or religious fervor.
- The term crise used in crises convulsives is a versatile word that can mean a seizure, a midlife crisis or even a sudden dip in the economy.
Examples in context
- Il a des convulsions.He has convulsions.This sentence demonstrates the use of convulsions.Tatoeba #8619996 by Micsmithel, translation #3134734 by shekitten
- Le patient a été victime de convulsions sévères.The patient experienced severe convulsions.
- Les convulsions sont difficiles à contrôler.Convulsions are difficult to control.
- Le patient a subi de fortes convulsions.The patient suffered strong convulsions.
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Example conversation
In a hospital waiting room, a doctor explains a patient's condition to a concerned relative.
- LucasIl a eu de brèves convulsions.He had brief convulsions.
- ChloéEst-ce que c'est dangereux pour lui ?Is it dangerous for him?
- LucasNous surveillons ses convulsions de près.We are monitoring his convulsions closely.
- ChloéMerci de me tenir au courant.Thank you for keeping me informed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
