patient

• Qualifie une personne capable d'attendre sans s'énerver ni s'inquiéter, ou de supporter calmement les difficultés.

Describes a person who is able to wait without becoming annoyed or anxious, or who can endure difficulties calmly.

1. Able to wait calmlyA2formal

   Having the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or anxious.

   Patient (qui sait attendre)

   • She was very patient with the children during the long trip.
   • You need to be patient when learning a new language.
   • He remained patient despite the long delay at the airport.

   Synonymesforbearinglong-sufferingstoicaltolerantuncomplaining

   Antonymesagitatedanxiousimpatientrestless

2. Tolerant and understandingB1formal

   Showing tolerance and understanding in difficult or frustrating situations.

   Patient (tolérant et compréhensif)

   • The teacher was patient with the struggling student.
   • A good doctor must be patient with their patients.
   • She is patient enough to listen to everyone's problems.

   Synonymescalmcomposedequableeven-temperedforbearingindulgentlenienttolerantuncomplainingunderstanding

   Antonymesagitatedfrustratedimpatientintolerantirritable

• Personne qui reçoit des soins médicaux ou un traitement de la part d'un médecin, d'une infirmière ou d'un autre professionnel de santé.

A noun referring to a person who is receiving medical treatment or care from a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional.

1. Person receiving medical careA2formalmedical

   A person who is receiving medical treatment or care from a doctor or hospital.

   personne recevant des soins médicaux

   • The patient was admitted to the hospital for surgery.
   • Doctors check the patient's vital signs regularly.
   • The patient is recovering well after the treatment.

   Synonymescaseinpatientinvalidoutpatientsick personsufferer

2. Person under medical observationB1formalmedical

   A person who is being observed or treated for a specific condition.

   patient (personne sous observation médicale)

   • The clinic has several patients waiting for their appointments.
   • The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.
   • Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan.

   Synonymescaseinpatientinvalidoutpatientsufferer