Paralysie (en. Paralysis)

/pa.ʁa.li.zi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Loss of motor function in one or more limbs.

After the accident, he suffered from partial paralysis of the leg.

Après l'accident, il a souffert d'une paralysie partielle de la jambe.

State of immobility or inability to act.

Fear caused a temporary paralysis of his mind.

La peur a causé une paralysie temporaire de son esprit.

Difficulty moving or performing usual actions.

Sleep paralysis prevented him from moving during the night.

La paralysie du sommeil l'a empêché de bouger pendant la nuit.

From Greek 'paralusis', meaning loosening or relaxation.

facial paralysis

Loss of movement in facial muscles, often caused by diseases like shingles.

paralysie faciale

sleep paralysis

A state where the person is aware but unable to move upon waking.

paralysie du sommeil

cerebral palsy

Motor disorder caused by brain abnormalities that affect movement control.

paralysie cérébrale

to paralyze

To render immobile or incapable of acting.

paralyser

paralyzed

To be in a state of paralysis.

paralisé

paralyzing

Causing paralysis.

paralysant

To be completely stuck in one's thoughts or emotions.

When he heard the news, he was paralyzed with fear.

Quand il a appris la nouvelle, il était paralysé par la peur.

To feel unable to act in a given situation.

I don't know what to do, I'm paralyzed in front of this decision.

Je ne sais pas quoi faire, je suis paralysé devant cette décision.