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infirme

disabled person

noun adjective ehn-FEERM Rare

Origin: Latin infirmus (weak, unsound)

Also means

invalid

Usage Note

Infirme can function as both a noun (un/une infirme) and an adjective meaning physically impaired. It is now considered dated or blunt; modern French strongly prefers personne handicapée or personne en situation de handicap. Use with care in contemporary contexts.

Examples

"Il aide les infirmes dans sa communauté."

Natural Translation

He helps disabled people in his community.

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