A1 noun Neutre

trauma

/ˈtrɔː.mə/

A trauma is a very severe injury to the body or a deeply upsetting experience that causes long-lasting emotional pain. It describes both physical damage in medicine and mental shock in psychology.

Exemples

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The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

2

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

3

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

Famille de mots

Nom
trauma
Verb
traumatize
Adverbe
traumatically
Adjectif
traumatic
Apparenté
traumatization
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Astuce mémo

Trauma comes from the Greek word for 'wound.' Think of a 'trauma' as a deep wound on the body or the mind.

Quiz rapide

The patient was rushed to the _____ center after the serious car crash.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : trauma

Exemples

1

The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

everyday

The car accident was a big trauma for the whole family.

2

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

formal

The hospital specializes in treating severe physical trauma from accidents.

3

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

informal

I am still recovering from the trauma of losing my favorite cat.

4

Researchers are studying how childhood trauma affects brain development.

academic

Researchers are studying how childhood trauma affects brain development.

5

The company offered support to employees after the trauma of the bank robbery.

business

The company offered support to employees after the trauma of the bank robbery.

Famille de mots

Nom
trauma
Verb
traumatize
Adverbe
traumatically
Adjectif
traumatic
Apparenté
traumatization

Collocations courantes

emotional trauma emotional trauma
head trauma head trauma
childhood trauma childhood trauma
trauma center trauma center
blunt trauma blunt trauma

Phrases Courantes

blunt force trauma

blunt force trauma

post-traumatic stress

post-traumatic stress

birth trauma

birth trauma

Souvent confondu avec

trauma vs drama

Drama refers to social conflict or theater, while trauma is a serious medical or psychological injury.

trauma vs injury

An injury can be minor (a cut), but trauma usually implies something severe or life-threatening.

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Notes d'usage

Use trauma when discussing serious medical emergencies or very deep, lasting emotional pain. It is often used in professional medical or psychological settings.

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Erreurs courantes

Avoid using 'trauma' for minor inconveniences like a bad grade; this can sound insensitive. Remember that it can be both physical and mental.

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Astuce mémo

Trauma comes from the Greek word for 'wound.' Think of a 'trauma' as a deep wound on the body or the mind.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek word 'trauma', which literally means a wound or a fracture.

Modèles grammaticaux

Commonly used as an uncountable noun for the concept. Can be a countable noun (traumas) when referring to specific events. Often followed by the preposition 'of' (the trauma of war).
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Contexte culturel

In modern Western culture, there is an increasing awareness of 'intergenerational trauma' and psychological health.

Quiz rapide

The patient was rushed to the _____ center after the serious car crash.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : trauma

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psychiatrist

A1

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neurologist

A1

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ward

A1

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sign

A1

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CT scan

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