French translation of zoanthropy is 
zoanthropy

Meaning of "zoanthropy" in English

Zoanthropy is a psychological condition in which an individual believes they have transformed into an animal. This rare mental disorder involves the delusion of metamorphosing into various animals, often accompanied by behaviors and sounds associated with the chosen animal. Historically, zoanthropy encompasses forms of lycanthropy—particularly the belief in turning into a wolf—but it also extends to other animals. The condition is often considered a type of monomania or somatic delusion, where the person's self-perception becomes dominated by this animal transformation belief.

Meaning of "zoanthropy" in French

Zoanthropy, or "zoanthropie" in French, refers to a rare psychological condition where someone believes they have transformed into an animal. The disorder involves delusions of becoming different creatures and may include mimicking their behaviors or sounds. In the history of mental health, zoanthropy is linked to lycanthropy, particularly the notion of turning into wolves, and is often classified as a type of monomania or somatic delusion, where individuals intensely focus on the belief of their transformation into an animal.

Pronunciation of "zoanthropy" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [zoʊˈænθrəpi]

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "zoanthropy" in English. It is generally pronounced consistently across different English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "zoanthropy" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [zoɑ̃tʁɔpi]

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, the pronunciation of "zoanthropy" in French does not exhibit notable regional variations. It remains stable across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The patient was diagnosed with zoanthropy, believing he had turned into a bird. (Le patient a été diagnostiqué avec la zoanthropie, croyant s'être transformé en oiseau.)

2. Zoanthropy can sometimes involve elaborate role-play and imitation of animal behaviors. (La zoanthropie peut parfois impliquer un jeu de rôle élaboré et l'imitation de comportements animaux.)

3. During medieval times, cases of zoanthropy were often associated with witchcraft. (Au Moyen Âge, les cas de zoanthropie étaient souvent associés à la sorcellerie.)

4. The therapist specialized in rare conditions like zoanthropy and lycanthropy. (Le thérapeute s'est spécialisé dans des conditions rares comme la zoanthropie et la lycanthropie.)

5. Zoanthropy can blur the lines between reality and delusion for the affected individual. (La zoanthropie peut brouiller les lignes entre la réalité et le délire pour la personne affectée.)

6. Historical accounts describe zoanthropy as part of cultural myths and legends. (Les récits historiques décrivent la zoanthropie comme faisant partie des mythes et légendes culturelles.)

7. The museum exhibit included information on ancient beliefs in zoanthropy. (L'exposition du musée comprenait des informations sur les anciennes croyances en la zoanthropie.)

8. Zoanthropy is considered a unique challenge in clinical psychology. (La zoanthropie est considérée comme un défi unique en psychologie clinique.)

9. The book explored themes of identity and transformation through zoanthropy. (Le livre explorait des thèmes d'identité et de transformation à travers la zoanthropie.)

10. Some researchers study zoanthropy to understand the human-animal connection. (Certains chercheurs étudient la zoanthropie pour comprendre la connexion humain-animal.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "zoanthropy" in English

Synonyms: animal metamorphosis, therianthropy, delusional transformation

Antonyms: sanity, reality, clarity

Similar Words: lycanthropy, metamorphosis, transformation, shapeshifting

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "zoanthropy" in French

Synonyms: métamorphose animale, thérianthropie, transformation délirante

Antonyms: santé mentale, réalité, lucidité

Similar Words: lycanthropie, métamorphose, transformation, polymorphe

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