French Conversation · Level 170
15 words
French word
psychiatrique
Pronunciation
IPA/psikjatʁik/
Meaning
- adjectivepsychiatric
Example
Elle travaille dans un service psychiatrique.
She works in a psychiatric ward.
More examples
Elle suit une thérapie psychiatrique.
She is undergoing psychiatric therapy.
Core concept
Medical care organized around diagnosing and treating disorders of the mind.
Similar words
psychologique: Concerned with feelings, thoughts, and how the mind works.
mental: Concerned with mental activity, thought, or states of mind.
médical: Connected with medical diagnosis, care, or treatment.
Definition in French
Qui se rapporte à la psychiatrie, à la médecine ou aux services consacrés aux troubles mentaux.
Word origin
French formed psychiatrique from psychiatrie with the adjective suffix -ique; psychiatrie goes back to Greek psychē, 'mind or soul', and iatreia, 'treatment'.
Usage tips
- Psychiatrique suits healthcare, services, and specialists, whereas psychologique is often the natural choice for thoughts, behavior, or emotional effects.