L'ascenseur a été installé pour aider les personnes à mobilité réduite à atteindre l'étage supérieur.
English: The lift was installed to help disabled visitors reach the upper floor.
handicapé /ɑ̃dikapˈe/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "disabled".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- disabled
- Translation
- handicapé
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | handicapé |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- handicapé + noun / It is handicapé
- Examples
- C'est handicapé.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Il est devenu handicapé après un grave accident sur l'autoroute.
English: He became disabled after a serious accident on the motorway.
Si le stationnement est réservé aux personnes handicapées, veuillez respecter les panneaux.
English: If parking is reserved for disabled drivers, please respect the signs.
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