lightheadedness

UK
/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪdnəs/
US
/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪdnəs/

Translations

lightheadednessnoun
UK
/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪdnəs/
US
/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪdnəs/
Usually uncountable; refers to a feeling or state of dizziness or faintness.
étourdissementSensations de tête légère, de faiblesse ou de malaise passager.
She experienced lightheadedness after standing up too quickly.
Elle a ressenti un étourdissement après s'être levée trop vite.
Additional translations
vertigeEmploi possible, surtout quand l'impression de tête qui tourne est mise en avant.

Definitions

lightheadednessnoun
a feeling of dizziness or faintness, often caused by standing up too quickly or by illness
She experienced lightheadedness after standing up too quickly.