French word

guérison

Pronunciation

IPA/geʁizɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrecovery

Example

Je te souhaite une rapide guérison.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

Illustration for guérison (recovery)

More examples

Après l'opération, la période de guérison est longue.

After the operation, the healing period is long.

Core concept

Health returning after illness or injury.

Common phrases

  • période de guérison

    healing period

  • processus de guérison

    healing process

  • guérison naturelle

    natural healing

Similar words

rétablissement: A return to former health or daily life after illness or injury.
récupération: Regaining strength or energy after illness or fatigue.
amélioration: An improvement in a medical condition or physical state.

Definition in French

Retour à la santé d'une personne malade ou blessée, ou le processus qui y conduit.

Word origin

Guérison comes from Old French guarison, formed from guérir, and ultimately traces to a Germanic root associated with protection.

Usage tips

  • Guérison is feminine, so the usual article is une, as in une guérison rapide.

Other meanings

  • curenoun

Opposites

  • rechuterelapsenoun

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