English–French

“sick” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/malad/

Example

Je suis malade depuis hier.

I have been sick since yesterday.

Illustration for malade (sick)

How to say “sick” in French

“Sick” in French is malade.

A person whose body is in a bad state, resting because illness or discomfort prevents normal activity.

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

Example sentences with malade

Après le voyage en bateau, il s'est senti malade.

After the boat trip, he felt sick.

Tips for using malade

  • French uses être malade for being ill, while avoir mal à names pain in a particular body part.

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