recovery

• Nom désignant le processus de retour à un état normal de santé, de force ou de situation après une maladie, une blessure, un échec ou des difficultés.

A noun referring to the process of returning to a normal state of health, strength, or condition after an illness, injury, setback, or difficulty.

1. Return to healthB1formalmedical

   The process of becoming healthy again after an illness or injury.

   rétablissement (retour à la santé)

   • Her recovery from surgery was faster than expected.
   • The patient is making a steady recovery.
   • Doctors are optimistic about his full recovery.

   Synonymesconvalescencehealingmendingrecuperationrehabilitation

   Antonymesdeclinedeteriorationrelapseworsening

2. Regaining something lostB2formal

   The act of getting back something that was lost, stolen, or taken away.

   récupération

   • The police announced the recovery of the stolen artwork.
   • The company is focused on the recovery of its market share.
   • The recovery of the lost data took several hours.

   Synonymesrecapturereclamationrepossessionrestorationretrieval

   Antonymesforfeitloss

3. Economic improvementB2formalbusiness

   A period of improving economic conditions after a recession or downturn.

   reprise économique

   • The country is experiencing a slow economic recovery.
   • Analysts predict a strong recovery in the housing market.
   • The recovery of the stock market boosted investor confidence.

   Synonymesexpansiongrowthimprovementpickuprallyreboundresurgencerevivalupturn

   Antonymesdeclinedepressiondownturnrecessionslump