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convalesce

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

Translations

convalesceverb

convalesced

Past Simple

convalesced

Past Participle

convalescing

Gerund

/ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

/ˌkɑnvəˈlɛs/

se rétablirSe dit d’une personne qui récupère ses forces après une maladie ou un traitement médical.

After the surgery, she needed several weeks to convalesce before returning to work.

Après l’opération, elle a eu besoin de plusieurs semaines pour se rétablir avant de reprendre le travail.

Additional translations

convalescerEmploi rare ou soutenu.

Synonyms

get better

regain strength

bounce back

convalesceverb

To recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness or medical treatment.

After the surgery, she needed several weeks to convalesce before returning to work.