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paralysis in French

paralysis in French is paralysie — paralysis means the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.

paralysis in French

paralysie
noun
(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

What does "paralysis" mean?

  1. noun The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.
    "The accident left him with paralysis from the waist down."
  2. noun A state of being unable to act, often from fear or indecision.
    "Fear of failure led to total paralysis when it came to making a decision."
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paralysis in a sentence

  • The accident left him with paralysis from the waist down.
  • Fear of failure led to total paralysis when it came to making a decision.

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What is "paralysis" in French?

"paralysis" in French is paralysie. paralysis means: The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.

How do you use "paralysis" in a sentence?

Example: "The accident left him with paralysis from the waist down." In French, "paralysis" is paralysie.

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