This is the 10906th most frequent French word.
paralysée
Paralysée: Paralyzed.
The word 'paralysée' is used metaphorically to describe an intense emotional state that inhibits actions or responses.
Elle était paralysée de peur lorsqu'elle a vu l'araignée.
She was paralyzed with fear when she saw the spider.
Here, 'paralysée' refers to the figurative immobilization of activities in the region caused by external factors.
La région est paralysée à cause de la grève des transports publics.
The region is paralyzed due to the public transport strike.
In this usage, 'paralysée' describes a literal medical condition of loss of movement or function, typically in the limbs.