besoins spécifiques
In French, "special needs" is translated as besoins spécifiques.
The phrase refers to requirements for special care, services or accommodations for disabilities. While "special needs" is a common euphemism in English, French often uses besoins spécifiques to refer to requirements related to disability or particular circumstances.
Meaning: needs for special care, services or accommodations for disabilities (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of besoins (needs) and spécifiques (specific).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québécois French, the expression besoins particuliers is commonly used. In French-speaking regions of Belgium and Switzerland, you may encounter the expression besoins spécifiques.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is besoin spécifique. Both the noun besoin and the adjective spécifique must take an s to form the plural besoins spécifiques.
Did you know?
- While besoins spécifiques is the formal term, the French community often uses the phrase en situation de handicap to describe the person, focusing on the 'situation' rather than the inherent condition.
- While English often uses 'special' as a euphemism, French speakers may use besoins spécifiques to refer to technical requirements in non-medical contexts, such as specific software needs for a project.
- The word spécifique in French can sometimes sound more like 'scientific' or 'technical' than the English 'special', which can make the phrase feel very formal.
Examples in context
- Ils n'ont pas réussi à prendre en compte les besoins spécifiques des personnes âgées.They failed to take into account the special needs of old people.This sentence is useful for showing how to use besoins spécifiques when discussing the requirements of a group.Tatoeba #619495 by Padeowan, translation #307691 by CK
- Mon cousin a des besoins particuliers.My cousin has special needs.
- L'école propose des outils pour les besoins spécifiques.The school offers tools for special needs.
- Nous devons adapter le matériel pour ses besoins spécifiques.We must adapt the equipment for his special needs.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing a new project at a community center.
- LéaLe centre accueille-t-il des enfants avec des besoins spécifiques ?Does the center welcome children with special needs?
- GabrielOui, Gabriel s'occupe de l'aménagement des locaux.Yes, Gabriel is taking care of the facility layout.
- LéaC'est important pour garantir l'accès à tous.It's important to guarantee access for everyone.
- GabrielExactement, nous voulons couvrir tous les besoins spécifiques.Exactly, we want to cover all special needs.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
