No. 9,212 in French
convalescents
People recovering from illness or medical treatment.
In a sentence
Les convalescents se promènent dans le jardin du sanatorium.
The convalescents walk in the sanatorium's garden.
In this sentence, 'convalescents' is used as a plural noun referring to individuals recovering from an illness.
Un centre de repos a été aménagé pour accueillir les convalescents.
A rest center has been set up to accommodate the convalescents.
Here, 'convalescents' is again a plural noun, specifying the population for whom the center is intended.
Les soins dispensés aux convalescents visent à accélérer leur rétablissement.
The care provided to the convalescents aims to speed up their recovery.
In this context, 'convalescents' maintains its role as a noun, indicating the individuals receiving care.
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