sédation
feminine
The English word "sedation" is translated into French as sédation.
sédation is an accepted term used in medical contexts to refer to the act of administering sedation to a patient.
Meaning: act (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, sédation is preceded by the feminine indefinite article une (e.g., une sédation).
Did you know?
- The word sédation shares the same root as the French word sédiment, as both relate to the Latin word for 'sitting' or 'settling'.
- While sédation is the technical term, a French patient might describe the feeling of being sedated as being assommé, which literally means 'to be knocked out' or 'stunned'.
- In French legal and bioethical discussions, the term sédation profonde et continue refers to a specific medical practice used at the end of life to alleviate suffering.
Examples in context
- J'ai dû prendre quelque chose pour me calmer avant le vol.I had to take something to calm me down before the flight.
- La sédation a été très efficace.The sedation was very effective.
- Le médecin surveille la sédation.The doctor is monitoring the sedation.
- Une sédation légère est nécessaire.A light sedation is necessary.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing a medical procedure at the clinic.
- LucasLéa, as-tu peur de la sédation ?Léa, are you afraid of the sedation?
- LéaNon, je préfère être endormie.No, I prefer to be asleep.
- LucasC'est vrai, la sédation rend tout plus facile.It's true, sedation makes everything easier.
- LéaExactement, je serai plus détendue.Exactly, I will be more relaxed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sedation” translations and entries sédation, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
