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schizophrène

schizophrenic

adjective noun skee-zoh-FREN Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Greek skhizein 'to split' + phrēn 'mind'.

Usage Note

Schizophrène functions as both adjective and noun in French, referring to a person with schizophrenia or describing something characteristic of that condition. In casual speech it is sometimes used loosely to mean 'contradictory' or 'two-faced', though this is considered stigmatising. The condition itself is la schizophrénie.

Examples

"Son comportement schizophrène déroutait ses proches."

Natural Translation

His schizophrenic behaviour confused his loved ones.

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