trouble du traitement sensoriel
The English phrase "sensory processing disorder" is translated into French as trouble du traitement sensoriel.
This phrase refers to a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes through the senses.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of trouble (disorder/trouble), du (of the), traitement (processing/treatment) and sensoriel (sensory).
Which one should you use?
While trouble du traitement sensoriel is a direct translation, trouble de l'intégration sensorielle is a common alternative used to mean "sensory integration disorder" in clinical or medical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you add an s to trouble to form troubles du traitement sensoriel.
Did you know?
- In French, the word traitement is a contronym because it means both 'processing' of information and 'medical treatment' for a patient.
- In English, 'trouble' often implies a problem or difficulty, but in French, trouble can also refer to something that is cloudy, murky, or visually indistinct, such as eau trouble meaning 'cloudy water'.
- The word trouble in this phrase shares a root with the English word 'turbulent'. Both originate from the Latin 'turbidus' meaning confused or disturbed.
Examples in context
- Mon enfant souffre d'un trouble du traitement sensoriel.My child suffers from sensory processing disorder.
- Le trouble du traitement sensoriel peut affecter l'équilibre.Sensory processing disorder can affect balance.
- Elle cherche des conseils pour son trouble du traitement sensoriel.She is looking for advice for her sensory processing disorder.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing a child's needs.
- LucasPourquoi Lucas n'aime-t-il pas les bruits forts ?Why doesn't Lucas like loud noises?
- EmmaIl a un trouble du traitement sensoriel.He has a sensory processing disorder.
- LucasEst-ce que c'est difficile à gérer ?Is it difficult to manage?
- EmmaOui, mais avec de la patience, ç s'améliore.Yes, but with patience, it improves.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, sensoriel, traitement, trouble, CC BY-SA 4.0.
