French word

sanitaire

Pronunciation

IPA/sanitɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivesanitary

Example

Les conditions sanitaires sont bonnes.

The sanitary conditions are good.

Illustration for sanitaire (sanitary)

More examples

Les installations sanitaires sont propres et accessibles.

The sanitary facilities are clean and accessible.

Core concept

A health-protecting setup or condition designed to maintain hygiene and prevent health risks.

Common phrases

  • conditions sanitaires

    sanitary conditions

  • installations sanitaires

    sanitary facilities

  • mesures sanitaires

    sanitary measures

Similar words

hygiénique: Meeting hygiene standards and reducing the risk of infection or contamination.
propre: Free of dirt and waste and appearing clean.
sain: Safe and beneficial to health, especially for food or the environment.

Definition in French

Qui décrit des installations, dispositifs ou conditions conçus pour assurer l'hygiène et prévenir les risques sanitaires.

Word origin

Sanitaire comes from Latin sanitarius, meaning related to health, which derives from sanitas, meaning health.

Usage tips

  • In installations sanitaires, sanitaire often refers to toilets, bathrooms, or plumbing fixtures rather than to a medical facility.

Other meanings

  • sanitary facilitiesnoun

Opposites

  • insalubreunsanitaryadjective
  • saledirtyadjective

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