schizophrénie

schizophrenia

noun skee-zoh-freh-NEE Rare

Origin: Greek skhizein (to split) + phren (mind)

Usage Note

Schizophrénie is the medical and psychiatric term for the condition characterised by disrupted thought and perception. In casual French it is also used loosely and informally to describe contradictory or incoherent behaviour or policy — a usage that mental health advocates consider stigmatising. The adjective is schizophrène.

Examples

"La schizophrénie est une maladie complexe."

Natural Translation

Schizophrenia is a complex illness.

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