rétablissement

Rétablissement is a French noun that refers to the act or result of being restored to a former state. It is most commonly used to describe recovery of health after illness or surgery, encompassing the period of convalescence during which a person regains strength and function. It can also denote the restoration of systems, institutions, or relationships after disruption, such as the reestablishment of public order, diplomatic ties, or economic stability.

In medical contexts, rétablissement designates progress toward health and the outcome after treatment, while in non-medical contexts it can describe the restoration of social, political, or economic conditions. Common expressions include « en rétablissement » (in recovery) and « à son rétablissement » (upon his recovery). The phrase « temps de rétablissement » refers to the duration of convalescence and recovery.

Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from the verb rétablir, itself formed with the prefix re- plus établir (« to establish again / restore »). The noun rétablissement is formal and frequently found in medical, administrative, or diplomatic language. Related terms include guérison, convalescence, and, in broader contexts, rétablissement économique or rétablissement des relations.