English–French
“disabled person” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃dikape/
Example
Un handicapé a demandé de l'aide.
A disabled person asked for help.
How to say “disabled person” in French
“Disabled person” in French is handicapé.
A person whose disability creates barriers in ordinary activities or social participation.
Example sentences with handicapé
On a aidé un handicapé à monter dans le bus.
Someone helped a disabled person get on the bus.
Tips for using handicapé
- Current French often prefers personne handicapée or personne en situation de handicap to the bare noun handicapé, which can sound reductive or dated in some contexts.