French Word · Intermediate
démence
dementia
Pronunciation: /de.mɑ̃s/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "dementia".
Example
Les symptômes de la démence peuvent être classifiés réversibles ou irréversibles, aux dépend de l’étiologie de la maladie.
The symptoms of dementia can be classified as reversible or irreversible, depending on the aetiology of the disease.
Practice tips
- Practice démence out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.