convalescence

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Middle French convalescence, from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce. === Pronunciation === === Noun === convalescence (countable and uncountable, plural convalescences) A gradual healing after illness or injury. The period of time spent healing. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == French == === Etymology === Learned borrowing from Late Latin convalēscentia (“regaining of health”), from Latin convalēscō (“regain health, grow strong”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɔ̃.va.lɛ.sɑ̃s/ ~ /kɔ̃.va.le.sɑ̃s/ === Noun === convalescence f (plural convalescences) convalescence ==== See also ==== recouvrer la santé === Further reading === “convalescence”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012