English-French translations for euthanasia

• euthanasie
  Le paragraphe 8 relatif à l'euthanasie en est un parfait exemple. A clear example is paragraph 18 on euthanasia.
  le droit à la vie avec la promotion de l'avortement et de l'euthanasie; the right to life, with the promotion of abortion and euthanasia;
  Par conséquent, le Conseil n’a aucune compétence dans le domaine de l’euthanasie. The Council, therefore, has no competence as regards euthanasia.
• aide médicale à mourir

Definition of euthanasia

• The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life
• An easy death, or the means to bring about such a death

Examples

• Euthanasia is the most difficult part of a veterinarians job

Related words

• euthanasist
• euthanasic
• passive euthanasia
• active euthanasia