English–French

“paralyze” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁalize/

Example

Un accident a paralysé la circulation.

An accident paralyzed traffic.

Illustration for paralyser (paralyze)

How to say “paralyze” in French

“Paralyze” in French is paralyser.

A blocked signal leaves a body or system unable to move or respond.

Full entry for paralyser: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with paralyser

La peur l'a paralysé.

Fear paralyzed him.

Tips for using paralyser

  • Paralyser normally takes a direct object, as in paralyser la circulation, while the reflexive se paralyser describes becoming unable to act.

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