A2 noun Neutre #332 le plus courant

treatment

/ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment is medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. It can also refer to the specific way you behave toward or deal with someone or something.

Exemples

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The doctor started a new treatment for my back pain.

The doctor began a new medical plan for my back pain.

2

The facility provides specialized treatment for rare diseases.

The building offers expert medical care for uncommon illnesses.

3

I'm giving my old car the royal treatment by washing it today.

I am taking very good care of my old car by cleaning it.

Famille de mots

Nom
treatment
Verb
treat
Adjectif
treatable
Apparenté
treat
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'treat' (to behave towards) + 'ment' (the result). It's the 'result' of how a doctor 'treats' you.

Quiz rapide

The patient is responding very well to the new _______ for her allergy.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : treatment

Exemples

1

The doctor started a new treatment for my back pain.

everyday

The doctor began a new medical plan for my back pain.

2

The facility provides specialized treatment for rare diseases.

formal

The building offers expert medical care for uncommon illnesses.

3

I'm giving my old car the royal treatment by washing it today.

informal

I am taking very good care of my old car by cleaning it.

4

The study analyzes the treatment of waste in large cities.

academic

The research looks at how trash is handled in big cities.

5

Equal treatment of all employees is a core company policy.

business

Dealing with every worker the same way is a main rule of the business.

Famille de mots

Nom
treatment
Verb
treat
Adjectif
treatable
Apparenté
treat

Collocations courantes

medical treatment care from a doctor
receive treatment to get medical help
preferential treatment better care than others
water treatment cleaning water for use
unfair treatment being treated badly

Phrases Courantes

the silent treatment

refusing to speak to someone because you are angry

the royal treatment

treating someone like a king or queen

under treatment

currently receiving medical care

Souvent confondu avec

treatment vs treat

A 'treat' is usually a small gift or snack, while 'treatment' is the process of care.

treatment vs cure

Treatment is the process of trying to help, while a cure is the complete end of the sickness.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'treatment' when discussing medical procedures or the social way people are handled. It is often followed by the preposition 'for' when discussing a specific illness.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'have a treat' when they mean 'get medical treatment'. A 'treat' is a candy or a gift, not medicine.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'treat' (to behave towards) + 'ment' (the result). It's the 'result' of how a doctor 'treats' you.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'traitement', based on the verb 'traiter', meaning to handle or deal with.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to a general way of behaving. Countable when referring to specific medical procedures. Usually singular in phrases like 'preferential treatment'.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'the silent treatment' is a common idiom for a specific type of social punishment.

Quiz rapide

The patient is responding very well to the new _______ for her allergy.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : treatment

Expressions liées

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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