Guéri (en. Cured)

/ɡe.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has been healed from an illness.
After months of treatment, she is finally healed.
Après des mois de traitement, elle est enfin guérie.
An individual who has overcome a health issue.
He is a cancer survivor, which gives him hope.
Il est un guéri du cancer, ce qui lui donne de l'espoir.

Etymology

From the verb to heal, of Latin origin 'sanare' meaning 'to heal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be healed
having regained health after an illness.
être guéri
healed from
having recovered after a specific illness.
guéri de

Related Words

to heal
Act of making someone healthy after an illness.
guérir
illness
State causing health disturbances.
maladie
treatment
Procedure aimed at improving health.
traitement

Slang Meanings

Having regained strength after a difficult period.
He has made great progress; he is finally in shape.
Il a fait de grands progrès, il est enfin gégé.