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la convalescence

recovery, recuperation

k ɔ̃ . v a . l ɛ . s ɑ̃ s
convalesc recovery from illness + ence state or quality
noun · feminine Rare #49,149
recovery, recuperation The period of recovering after an illness or operation.
FR: Elle se repose pendant sa convalescence.
EN: She is resting during her recovery.

Tom est en convalescence.

Tom is recovering.

Pourrais-je avoir de quoi lire durant ma convalescence ?

Could I have something to read while I recover?

— Space Seed (1967)

Tout le monde va en convalescence à la plage.

Everyone goes to the beach to recover.

— Pour l'éternité (2025)

Et tu pourras poursuivre tes études pendant ta convalescence.

And you will be able to continue your studies during your convalescence.