ESPT
In French, ptsd is translated as ESPT.
ESPT is an initialism used to refer to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Meaning: initialism: post-traumatic stress disorder (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym ESPT is derived from the phrase état de stress post-traumatique, which literally translates to 'post-traumatic stress state'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the acronym SSPT for Syndrome de stress post-traumatique is occasionally used.
Did you know?
- While 'PTSD' is an English acronym, French speakers frequently use the English term PTSD in casual conversation or online, even though ESPT is the official medical term.
- In common French parlance, the word traumatique can be used to describe a minor shock or a bad experience, whereas in English it usually implies a severe clinical event.
- The difference between the Quebecois SSPT and the European ESPT reflects a historical tendency in Canada to follow North American medical terminology more closely than European terminology.
Examples in context
- ESPT signifie « état de stress post-traumatique ».PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder.This sentence is useful for showing what ESPT stands for.Tatoeba #12379161 by Rovo, translation #12377023 by ddnktr
- Marie a développé un trouble de stress post-traumatique après avoir vécu un accident de voiture grave.Marie developed post-traumatic stress disorder after having experienced a serious car accident.
- Le syndrome de stress post-traumatique peut se manifester par des flashbacks et des cauchemars récurrents.Post-traumatic stress syndrome can manifest through flashbacks and recurrent nightmares.
- Alice souffre toujours des séquelles d'un traumatisme vécu pendant son service militaire.Alice still suffers from the sequelae of a trauma experienced during her military service.
- Mon ami a vécu un choc post-traumatique après avoir assisté à un cambriolage dans sa maison.My friend experienced post-traumatic shock after witnessing a burglary in his house.
- L'ESPT peut affecter la vie quotidienne.PTSD can affect daily life.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a documentary about war veterans.
- GabrielLe film montre bien les effets de l'ESPT.The movie shows the effects of PTSD well.
- ChloéOui, c'est un sujet très difficile.Yes, it is a very difficult subject.
- GabrielIl faut un suivi médical adapté.Proper medical follow-up is necessary.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord avec toi, Gabriel.I agree with you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
