névrose
neurosis
noun neh-VROZ Rare
Origin: Greek neuron (nerve) + -ose
Usage Note
Névrose is a clinical and popular term for an anxiety-based mental disorder without loss of reality; the derived adjective névrosé ('neurotic') is frequently used colloquially to describe someone anxious or obsessive. It contrasts with psychose, which implies a break with reality.
Examples
"Sa névrose l'empêchait de dormir correctement."
Natural Translation
His neurosis prevented him from sleeping properly.

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