Usage Note
Convalescence refers to the gradual recovery period following illness or surgery. The related adjective and noun is convalescent(e) ('a convalescent'). In France, maison de convalescence ('convalescence home') is distinct from a retirement home (maison de retraite) and provides short-term post-acute care. The verb se remettre is the everyday way to say 'to recover'.
Examples
"Il est en convalescence depuis son opération."
Natural Translation
He has been convalescing since his operation.
Literal Translation
He is in convalescence since his operation.
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