crise d'épilepsie
The English phrase "epileptic seizure" is translated into French as crise d'épilepsie.
This phrase is used to describe a sudden attack of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that may cause shaking or loss of consciousness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase crise d'épilepsie literally translates to "crisis of epilepsy".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term crise de convulsion may be used to refer to an epileptic seizure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun crise is feminine. If you use an adjective such as "sudden", it must be crise soudaine. To refer to a single seizure, use the indefinite article to say une crise d'épilepsie. To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun crise but keep épilepsie in the singular, resulting in des crises d'épilepsie.
Did you know?
- The word crise comes from the Ancient Greek word κρίσις, which originally meant 'decision' or 'judgment' rather than a medical emergency.
- While English speakers often say someone is 'having a seizure', a French speaker will say they 'faire une crise', which uses the verb 'faire' (to do/make) instead of 'avoir' (to have).
- While crise d'épilepsie is the medical term, French speakers often use the phrase faire une crise as a shorthand, which can be ambiguous depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Il/Elle fait une crise épileptique.He/She is having an epileptic seizure.
- Lors d'une crise épileptique, la personne peut présenter des mouvements involontaires, une rigidité musculaire et des convulsions.During an epileptic seizure, the person may experience involuntary movements, muscle stiffness, and convulsions.
- Une crise épileptique est un problème neurologique causé par une activité cérébrale anormale. Elle peut se manifester par des convulsions et une perte de conscience temporaire.An epileptic seizure is a neurological problem caused by abnormal brain activity. It can manifest as convulsions and temporary loss of consciousness.
- Il a fait une crise d'épilepsie hier.He had an epileptic seizure yesterday.
- Elle a peur de faire une crise d'épilepsie.She is afraid of having an epileptic seizure.
- L'infirmière a reconnu une crise d'épilepsie.The nurse recognized an epileptic seizure.
Example conversation
In a hospital waiting room.
- NathanEst-ce qu'il a fait une crise d'épilepsie ?Did he have an epileptic seizure?
- EmmaOui, il a fait une crise d'épilepsie.Yes, he had an epileptic seizure.
- NathanEst-ce qu'il va bien maintenant ?Is he okay now?
- EmmaLe médecin s'occupe de lui.The doctor is looking after him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crise, CC BY-SA 4.0.
