Réhabilitation (en. Rehabilitation)

[ʁeabilitɑsjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Process of recovery or restoration of a person or a building.
The rehabilitation of historic buildings is essential to preserve our heritage.
La réhabilitation des anciens bâtiments historiques est essentielle pour préserver notre patrimoine.
Restoration of a person's reputation or rights.
His social rehabilitation became possible thanks to his efforts.
Sa réhabilitation sociale a été rendue possible grâce à ses efforts.
Set of actions to help reintegrate a person into society.
The rehabilitation program allows former inmates to find employment.
Le programme de réhabilitation permet aux anciens détenus de retrouver un emploi.

Etymology

From Latin 'rehabilitare', meaning 'to make fit again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

professional rehabilitation
Process of support towards employment after a period of inactivity.
réhabilitation professionnelle
urban rehabilitation
Improvement of degraded urban spaces.
réhabilitation urbaine
judicial rehabilitation
Restoration of a person's rights after a conviction.
réhabilitation judiciaire

Related Words

to rehabilitate
To make someone capable or eligible again.
réhabiliter
to reintegrate
To reintroduce someone to a group or environment.
réintégrer
to restore
To return something to its original state.
restaurer

Slang Meanings

The action of reclaiming one's life after troubles.
After his release, he truly underwent a rehabilitation, moving from the streets to stable employment.
Après sa sortie, il a vraiment fait une réhabilitation, il est passé de la rue à un emploi stable.
Regaining freedom or rights.
He achieved his rehabilitation after several years of struggle.
Il a eu sa réhabilitation après plusieurs années de lutte.