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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