French Conversation · Level 107
58 words
French word
malaise
Pronunciation
IPA/malɛz/
Meaning
- masculine noununease
Example
Il y a un malaise dans la salle.
There is a sense of unease in the room.
More examples
Après la nouvelle, un malaise s'est installé entre eux.
After the news, a sense of unease settled between them.
Core concept
An unclear sense that the body or mind is not at ease.
Common phrases
avoir un malaise
feel unwell
faire un malaise
faint
provoquer un malaise
cause discomfort
Similar words
gêne: Social discomfort or embarrassment in another person's presence.
inconfort: Discomfort felt directly in the body, such as from cold or poor seating.
mal-être: Persistent emotional distress and a sense of struggling with life.
Definition in French
État de gêne ou d'inconfort, souvent vague, affectant le corps ou l'esprit.
Word origin
French malaise developed from the Old French combination mal aise, literally expressing a lack of ease or comfort.
Usage tips
- The phrase être mal à l'aise usually describes social or emotional awkwardness, while malaise can also describe physical illness.