Opéré (en. Operated)
[op-e-re]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who has been surgically operated on.
He was recently operated on for his heart.
Il est récemment opéré du cœur.
Refers to an operation that has taken place.
This technique is often used on operated patients.
Cette technique est souvent utilisée sur des patients opérés.
Etymology
From the verb 'opérer', derived from the Latin 'operari', meaning 'to act, to work'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Operated under anesthesia
Operated while being asleep due to an anesthetic.
opéré sous anesthésie
Successful operation
A surgical procedure that worked well.
opération réussie
To have surgery
To undergo surgery.
se faire opérer
Related Words
Operation
Surgical act to treat or improve a health condition.
opération
Surgery
Medical discipline that treats diseases through manual interventions.
chirurgie
Anesthesia
Process of making a person numb to pain, often used during operations.
anesthésie
Slang Meanings
To be under the knife
He was under the knife to remove his appendix.
Il était sous le bistouri pour retirer son appendice.
To go under the knife
She had to go under the knife for her cosmetic surgery.
Elle a dû passer sur le billard pour sa chirurgie esthétique.