réhabilitation
/ʁe.a.bi.li.ta.sjɔ̃/feminine
Rehabilitation in French is réhabilitation.
The noun réhabilitation refers to the process of rehabilitation. It is the noun form of the verb réhabiliter, which means to rehabilitate.
Meaning: process (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, réhabilitation is preceded by the feminine definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables and is pronounced /ʁe.a.bi.li.ta.sjɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- The French word réhabiliter is often used for buildings in a way that English speakers would call 'renovating' or 'restoring', specifically when bringing an old structure back to a usable state.
- When used in a historical or social sense, réhabilitation can describe the process of restoring the reputation of a person who was unfairly judged or disgraced after their death.
- While English speakers often use 'rehabilitation' for physical therapy, a French person would more likely use the term rééducation for restoring bodily functions.
Examples in context
- L'expiation est le premier pas vers la réhabilitation.Making amends is the first step toward rehabilitation.This sentence shows how the word réhabilitation relates to making amends.Tatoeba #4403784 by sacredceltic, translation #4402002 by CM
- Les prisons sont, par euphémisme, dénommées centres de réhabilitation.Prisons are euphemistically called rehabilitation centers.This sentence shows how prisons are sometimes euphemistically called centers of réhabilitation.Tatoeba #800453 by sacredceltic, translation #741583 by darinmex
- Suite à l'accident, le patient a suivi un programme de réhabilitation intensif.Following the accident, the patient underwent an intensive rehabilitation program.
- Après sa chute, il a dû se taper une réhab pour remarcher normalement.After his fall, he had to go through a rehab to walk normally again.
- La réhabilitation de ce vieux bâtiment est terminée.The rehabilitation of this old building is complete.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about a friend's recovery from an injury.
- GabrielComment se passe la réhabilitation de Marc ?How is Marc's rehabilitation going?
- ManonIl travaille dur avec son kinésithérapeute.He is working hard with his physical therapist.
- GabrielC'est encourageant pour son retour au sport.That's encouraging for his return to sports.
- ManonOui, sa réhabilitation avance bien.Yes, his rehabilitation is progressing well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rehabilitation” translations and entries réhabilitation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
