Convulsions (en. Convulsions)

/kɔ̃vylzjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Involuntary and spasmodic contraction of the muscles.

Convulsions can be a symptom of an epileptic seizure.

Les convulsions peuvent être un symptôme d'une crise épileptique.

Movements of the entire musculature, usually associated with a disease.

The patient's convulsions alarmed the doctors.

Les convulsions du patient ont alarmé les médecins.

Sudden and violent reaction in the way of moving.

She had fits of laughter upon hearing the joke.

Elle a eu des convulsions de rire en entendant la blague.

From the Latin 'convulsio', which means 'the action of pulling together'.

to have convulsions

To be subject to uncontrollable movements.

avoir des convulsions

to be seized with convulsions

To suddenly begin to convulse or tremble.

être pris de convulsions

to have fits of laughter

To laugh uncontrollably.

avoir des convulsions de rire

epilepsy

Neurological disease causing recurrent convulsions.

épilepsie

spasm

Sudden and involuntary muscle contraction.

spasme

tetany

Condition that can cause muscle convulsions.

tétanie

To have a seizure

After receiving the bad news, he had a seizure.

Après avoir reçu la mauvaise nouvelle, il a eu une crise de convulsions.

To be in crazy mode

When the music started, everyone was in crazy mode with convulsions on the dance floor.

Quand la musique a commencé, tout le monde était en mode fou avec des convulsions sur la piste de danse.