French word

épileptique

Pronunciation

IPA/epilɛptik/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)person with epilepsy

Example

C'est un épileptique.

He is a person with epilepsy.

Illustration for épileptique (person with epilepsy)

More examples

Il a aidé un épileptique hier.

He helped a person with epilepsy yesterday.

Core concept

A person whose awareness or movements can be suddenly disrupted by epileptic seizures.

Common phrases

  • un épileptique

    a person with epilepsy

  • les épileptiques

    people with epilepsy

  • aider un épileptique

    help a person with epilepsy

Similar words

personne atteinte d'épilepsie: A person who has epilepsy.
patient: A person receiving medical examination or treatment.

Definition in French

Personne qui souffre d'épilepsie et peut présenter des crises soudaines.

Word origin

French épileptique derives from Latin epilepticus, from Greek epilēptikos, based on a verb meaning 'to seize'.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, épileptique can label a person, while personne épileptique or personne atteinte d'épilepsie is often more person-centered.

Other meanings

  • epilepticadjective

Related words

  • épilepsieepilepsynoun

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