French Conversation · Level 91
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French word
thérapeute
Pronunciation
IPA/teʁapøt/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)therapist
Example
Il consulte un thérapeute pour son stress.
He consults a therapist about his stress.
More examples
Elle travaille comme thérapeute dans une clinique.
She works as a therapist in a clinic.
Core concept
A trained helper who listens to distress and supports practical psychological change through therapy.
Common phrases
consulter un thérapeute
consult a therapist
prendre rendez-vous avec un thérapeute
make an appointment with a therapist
Similar words
psychologue: A trained professional who helps people understand and manage psychological problems.
psychiatre: A medical doctor who diagnoses mental disorders and may prescribe medication.
psychothérapeute: A specialist who uses talk therapy and other psychological treatments to improve mental health.
psy: An informal term for a professional who works with psychological or mental health issues.
Definition in French
Professionnel·le qui aide une personne à surmonter des difficultés psychologiques ou émotionnelles grâce à des techniques de thérapie.
Word origin
The French noun was borrowed from Greek therapeutēs through Latin, where the term referred to a person who cared for or treated others.
Usage tips
- Thérapeute is a broad professional label and does not by itself mean psychologue or psychiatre.
Other meanings
- counselornoun
Related words
- thérapietherapynoun
- thérapeutiquetherapeuticadjective