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A folie a deux is a mental disorder that two people share and experience at the same time. If you and your best friend are convinced that her dog can speak English, it may be a folie a deux.
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(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion;...
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1 Μαρ 2024 · Folie à Deux is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by two or more individuals sharing the same delusional beliefs. Understanding the historical perspective and conceptual evolution of shared psychosis provides valuable insights into its complexities.
noun Word forms: plural folies à deux (fɑˈliz ə ˈduː, French fɔliz a ˈdœ) Psychiatry the sharing of delusional ideas by two people who are closely associated
16 Σεπ 2024 · Folie à deux refers to the presence of the same (or similar) delusional ideas in two persons closely associated with one another (living together, emotionally connected, etc.), and sometimes transmitted from one person to another.
Folie à deux, a French term meaning " madness of two," is a psychiatric syndrome where delusional beliefs are shared by two individuals who are closely related, such as family members, friends, or partners. The disorder was first described in the 19th century by French psychiatrists Charles Lasègue and Jules Falret.
folie à deux. / ˈfɒlɪ æ ˈdɜː / noun. psychiatry mental illness occurring simultaneously in two intimately related persons who share some of the elements of the illness, such as delusions.
What does the phrase folie à deux mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the phrase folie à deux . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
