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thérapeute

therapist

noun teh-rah-PUHT Rare

Origin: Greek 'therapeutes' (attendant, healer)

Usage Note

Thérapeute is a gender-neutral noun; say un thérapeute (male) or une thérapeute (female). It covers psychotherapists, physiotherapists, and other health practitioners. For a psychiatrist specifically, psychiatre is used; for a psychologist, psychologue.

Examples

"Son thérapeute lui a conseillé de prendre du repos."

Natural Translation

Her therapist advised her to get some rest.

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