convalesce

US /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
UK /ˌkɑːn.vəˈles/
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convalescer, se rétablir

recover one's health and strength over a period of time after an illness, operation, or injury

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He is convalescing at home after his surgery.
Il est en convalescence chez lui après son opération.
The patient needs a quiet place to convalesce.
Le patient a besoin d'un endroit calme pour convalescer.