French word

kinésithérapeute

Pronunciation

IPA/kineziteʁapøt/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)physiotherapist

Example

Je vais chez le kinésithérapeute.

I'm going to the physiotherapist.

Illustration for kinésithérapeute (physiotherapist)

More examples

Le kinésithérapeute m'a conseillé des exercices.

The physical therapist recommended that I do some exercises.

Core concept

A movement specialist guiding a body from restricted motion toward easier, safer movement.

Common phrases

  • aller chez le kinésithérapeute

    see the physical therapist

  • prendre rendez-vous avec le kinésithérapeute

    schedule an appointment with the physical therapist

  • séance chez le kinésithérapeute

    a session with the physical therapist

Similar words

kiné: An informal spoken term for a physical therapist.
physiothérapeute: A physiotherapist who uses exercise and manual techniques to restore function and reduce pain.

Definition in French

Spécialiste paramédical chargé d'évaluer et de traiter les troubles du mouvement par des exercices, des conseils et des techniques manuelles.

Word origin

The noun is formed from kinésithérapie with a practitioner-forming ending and ultimately reflects Greek roots meaning movement and treatment.

Usage tips

  • In everyday French, kinésithérapeute is often shortened to kiné, with le kiné and la kiné marking the person's gender.

Related words

  • kinésithérapiephysiotherapynoun
  • kinésithérapeutiquerelated to physical therapyadjective

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