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hypnose

hypnosis

noun eep-NOHZ Rare

Origin: Greek hypnos (sleep)

Usage Note

Hypnose is used both in clinical contexts (séance d'hypnose, hypnotherapy) and in popular language for any trance-like fascination. The adjective hypnotique and the verb hypnotiser are the main derivatives. Être sous hypnose means 'to be under hypnosis'.

Examples

"Il a arrêté de fumer grâce à l'hypnose."

Natural Translation

He stopped smoking thanks to hypnosis.

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