rétablissement

recovery

noun reh-tah-blee-suh-MAHN Rare

Also means

restoration

Usage Note

Rétablissement can refer to a person's recovery from illness (rétablissement complet — full recovery) or to the restoration of a system, right, or institution (le rétablissement de la paix). The verb is rétablir, and the reflexive se rétablir specifically means 'to recover one's health'. Wishing someone well, French speakers say bon rétablissement — the equivalent of 'get well soon'.

Examples

"Je lui souhaite un bon rétablissement."

Natural Translation

I wish her a good recovery.

Literal Translation

I wish her a good recovery.

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