English–French
“illness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/maladi/
Example
Il a une maladie et doit se reposer.
He has an illness and must rest.
How to say “illness” in French
“Illness” in French is maladie.
A health disorder that shows itself through symptoms and changes a person's or animal's usual condition.
Example sentences with maladie
Elle est atteinte d'une maladie chronique.
She suffers from a chronic illness.
Tips for using maladie
- French uses avoir une maladie for having a disease, whereas être malade usually means being ill without naming a disease.