No. 10,906 in French
paralysée
Paralysée: Paralyzed.
In a sentence
Elle était paralysée de peur lorsqu'elle a vu l'araignée.
She was paralyzed with fear when she saw the spider.
The word 'paralysée' is used metaphorically to describe an intense emotional state that inhibits actions or responses.
La région est paralysée à cause de la grève des transports publics.
The region is paralyzed due to the public transport strike.
Here, 'paralysée' refers to the figurative immobilization of activities in the region caused by external factors.
Après l'accident, il a déclaré qu'elle était physiquement paralysée.
After the accident, he stated that she was physically paralyzed.
In this usage, 'paralysée' describes a literal medical condition of loss of movement or function, typically in the limbs.
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