caregiver

UK
/ˈkeəˌɡɪvə/
US
/ˈkɛrˌɡɪvər/

Translations

caregivernoun
caregivers
pl
UK
/ˈkeəˌɡɪvə/
US
/ˈkɛrˌɡɪvər/
aidantTerme général pour une personne qui s’occupe d’un malade, d’une personne âgée ou handicapée; féminin possible : « aidante ».
The caregiver visits the elderly couple every day to help with their daily activities.
L’aidant rend visite au couple âgé chaque jour pour l’aider dans ses activités quotidiennes.
Additional translations
soignantSurtout dans un contexte médical ou professionnel.
caregiveradjective
more caregiver
Comp.
most caregiver
Super.
UK
/ˈkeəˌɡɪvə/
US
/ˈkerˌɡɪvər/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., caregiver support group).
Additional translations
aidantEmploi adjectival, en parlant de ressources, services ou dispositifs destinés aux aidants.

Definitions

caregivernoun
A person who provides direct care and assistance to someone who is ill, elderly, or disabled.
The caregiver visits the elderly couple every day to help with their daily activities.
A family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.
As a caregiver, she is responsible for ensuring her patient's medication is taken on time.
caregiveradjective
Intended for, relating to, or designed to support caregivers.
The hospital offers a caregiver resource center to help families manage long-term care.