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    Invalides (en. Invalids)

    /ɛ̃.va.lid/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    People with physical or mental disabilities.
    Invalids often require specialized care.
    Les invalides ont souvent besoin de soins spécialisés.
    Members of the community who have been affected by traumatic events.
    War invalids bear the scars of their service.
    Les invalides de guerre portent des séquelles de leur service.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invalidus' meaning 'which is not valid.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war invalids
    Former combatant who has suffered physical or mental consequences related to war.
    invalides de guerre
    reception of invalids
    Service or institution dedicated to the reception and assistance of disabled individuals.
    accueil des invalides
    law on invalids
    Legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities.
    loi sur les invalides

    Related Words

    disability
    Condition of a person with functional limitations.
    handicap
    convalescence
    Period of recovery after an illness.
    convalescence
    assistance
    Help provided to individuals in need.
    assistance

    Slang Meanings

    Dependent individuals
    He needs help, he is a bit of an invalid in his daily tasks.
    Il a besoin d'aide, c'est un peu un invalide dans ses tâches quotidiennes.
    Nickname for patients in rehabilitation
    He stays at the health center with the invalids until his recovery.
    Il reste au centre de santé avec les invalides jusqu'à sa guérison.