French Conversation · Level 33
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French word
maladie
Pronunciation
IPA/maladi/
Meaning
- feminine nounillness
Example
Il a une maladie et doit se reposer.
He has an illness and must rest.
More examples
Elle est atteinte d'une maladie chronique.
She suffers from a chronic illness.
Core concept
A health disorder that shows itself through symptoms and changes a person's or animal's usual condition.
Common phrases
avoir une maladie
have an illness
être atteint d'une maladie
suffer from an illness
soigner une maladie
treat an illness
Similar words
malade: A person who is ill or suffering from a disease.
malaise: A sudden feeling of dizziness, nausea, or general physical discomfort.
douleur: An unpleasant physical sensation in part of the body.
symptôme: A physical change that signals an illness or injury, such as fever or coughing.
Definition in French
Trouble de santé, aigu ou chronique, qui entraîne des symptômes et modifie l'état normal d'une personne ou d'un animal.
Word origin
The French noun maladie comes through Old French from malade plus -ie, while malade descends from Latin male habitus, meaning 'in a bad condition'.
Usage tips
- French uses avoir une maladie for having a disease, whereas être malade usually means being ill without naming a disease.