bedridden

bedridden
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. alité
After the accident, Mr. Gluck remained bedridden for months.Après l'accident, M. Gluck est resté alité pendant des mois.
b. cloué au lit
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
I want to go outside. I've been bedridden for weeks.J'ai envie de sortir. Ça fait des semaines que je suis cloué au lit.
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