English–French

“health” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃te/

Example

Il est en bonne santé.

He is in good health.

Illustration for santé (health)

How to say “health” in French

“Health” in French is santé.

A sound body and mind working well enough for everyday life.

Full entry for santé: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with santé

Portons un toast à la santé de Marie.

Let's raise a toast to Marie's health.

Tips for using santé

  • Santé is feminine, so the fixed phrase is en bonne santé, with bonne agreeing with the noun.

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