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short, common medical term

쓰기 1/5

short, straightforward spelling

말하기 1/5

short, common pronunciation

듣기 1/5

clear pronunciation, often heard in health contexts

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

maladie (illness) santé (health) amélioration (improvement) court (short)

다음에 배울 것

guérison (recovery) rétablissement (restoration/recovery) symptôme (symptom)

고급

récidive (recurrence, often used in a legal or medical context for repeated offenses or diseases) rechuter (to relapse - verb form)

알아야 할 문법

Nouns in French have a gender (masculine or feminine). 'Rechute' is a feminine noun.

La rechute de son état de santé était inattendue. (Her health relapse was unexpected.)

To express 'a relapse' or 'the relapse', use the appropriate indefinite or definite article (une/la for feminine nouns).

Une rechute peut être très décourageante. (A relapse can be very discouraging.)

'Rechute' can be used with verbs like 'faire' (to do/make) or 'avoir' (to have) to describe experiencing a relapse.

Il a fait une rechute après s'être senti mieux. (He had a relapse after feeling better.)

Adjectives describing 'rechute' should agree in gender and number. For example, 'grave' (serious) remains 'grave' as it's already feminine.

C'était une rechute grave. (It was a serious relapse.)

You can use prepositions like 'de' (of/from) to specify what kind of relapse it is, or 'après' (after) to indicate when it occurred.

La rechute de la maladie l'a affaibli. (The relapse of the illness weakened him.)

어휘 가족

명사

rechute relapse, setback

동사

rechuter to relapse, to suffer a setback

Basic Meaning of Rechute

Understand that 'rechute' primarily means a relapse or setback, especially in a medical context. Think of it as a downturn after an improvement.

Medical Context of Rechute

The most common use of 'rechute' is when talking about health. If someone was getting better and then gets worse, that's a 'rechute'. For example: 'Il a fait une rechute après son opération.' (He had a relapse after his operation.)

Beyond Medical: Figurative Rechute

While medical is primary, 'rechute' can also be used figuratively for a setback in progress or a return to bad habits. For example: 'Attention à ne pas faire de rechute dans tes vieilles habitudes.' (Be careful not to fall back into your old habits.)

Distinguish from 'Retour'

Don't confuse 'rechute' with 'retour'. While both mean return, 'rechute' specifically implies a negative return to a worse state. 'Retour' can be neutral or positive.

Common Verb with Rechute

The verb most often associated with 'rechute' is 'faire'. So you'll frequently hear 'faire une rechute' (to have a relapse or setback).

Pronunciation of Rechute

Practice the pronunciation: 'ruh-shoot'. The 'ch' is like the 'sh' in ship. The 'u' is a common French sound, so make sure to round your lips.

Gender of Rechute

Remember that 'rechute' is a feminine noun. So you'd say 'la rechute' or 'une rechute'.

Sentence Structure with Rechute

Pay attention to how it's used in sentences. It often follows verbs like 'faire' or is the subject of a sentence. For example: 'La rechute était inattendue.' (The relapse was unexpected.)

Relapse in Addiction

'Rechute' is commonly used when discussing addiction relapse. For example: 'Il a malheureusement fait une rechute après des mois de sobriété.' (He unfortunately had a relapse after months of sobriety.)

Practice with Real-Life Scenarios

Think of situations where you might use 'rechute' in English, and try to phrase them in French. For instance, imagine a friend getting sick again. How would you describe their relapse?

셀프 테스트 6 질문

multiple choice B2

Après une semaine sans symptômes, il a eu une ___ et a dû retourner à l'hôpital.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: rechute

The sentence describes a return to illness after improvement, which is the definition of 'rechute'.

multiple choice B2

La meilleure façon d'éviter une ___ est de suivre attentivement les instructions de son médecin.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: rechute

To avoid a worsening of health after improvement, one should follow medical advice. 'Rechute' fits this context.

multiple choice B2

Malgré ses efforts, le patient a connu une ___ inattendue de sa maladie.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: rechute

The word 'inattendue' (unexpected) and 'maladie' (illness) strongly suggest a setback, which is 'rechute'. 'Régression' (regression) could also work but 'rechute' is more specific to health deterioration after improvement.

true false B2

Une 'rechute' signifie que la personne s'améliore après avoir été malade.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

A 'rechute' means a deterioration, not an improvement, in health after a period of improvement.

true false B2

Si quelqu'un a une 'rechute', cela signifie généralement que sa maladie est revenue ou a empiré.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

This statement accurately describes the meaning of 'rechute'.

true false B2

Le terme 'rechute' est souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical pour décrire un recul de la santé.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

The term 'rechute' is indeed commonly used in a medical context to refer to a health setback.

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