disability

handicap

État physique ou mental qui peut rendre certaines activités plus difficiles, surtout sans soutien adapté.

En anglais simple : A physical or mental condition that can make some activities harder, especially without suitable support.

• He has a physical disability.
• The school supports children with learning disabilities.
• Her disability affects how far she can walk.

Synonymes : impairment

Expressions courantes : physical disability, learning disability, disability support

handicap

Situation d’une personne vivant avec un état physique ou mental qui limite certaines activités.

En anglais simple : The state of living with a physical or mental condition that limits some activities.

• Disability should not prevent access to education.
• The law protects against discrimination based on disability.
• They campaign for disability rights.

Synonymes : disabledness, incapacity

Expressions courantes : disability rights, disability discrimination, disability awareness

pension d'invalidité

Somme versée régulièrement à une personne qui ne peut pas travailler en raison d’un handicap.

En anglais simple : Regular money paid to someone who cannot work because of a disability.

• She receives disability every month.
• He applied for disability after losing his sight.
• Can I work part time while on disability?

Comment l'utiliser : be on disability (He's been on disability since the accident.); go on disability (She had to go on disability after her injury.)

Synonymes : disability benefits

Expressions courantes : on disability, receive disability, apply for disability