French word

santé

Pronunciation

IPA/sɑ̃te/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhealth

Example

Il est en bonne santé.

He is in good health.

Illustration for santé (health)

More examples

Portons un toast à la santé de Marie.

Let's raise a toast to Marie's health.

Core concept

A sound body and mind working well enough for everyday life.

Common phrases

  • en bonne santé

    in good health

  • prendre soin de sa santé

    take care of one's health

  • à la santé de

    to ___'s health

Similar words

forme: Good physical shape marked by stamina, energy, and easy movement.
condition: The way the body or mind is doing at a given moment.
bien-être: A peaceful sense of satisfaction and comfort in life.

Definition in French

Condition du corps et de l'esprit caractérisée par l'absence de maladie et le bon fonctionnement des capacités quotidiennes.

Word origin

Santé comes through Old French from Latin sanitas, formed from sanus, meaning sound or healthy.

Usage tips

  • Santé is feminine, so the fixed phrase is en bonne santé, with bonne agreeing with the noun.

Other meanings

  • cheersinterjection

Opposites

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