French Conversation · Level 39
74 words
French word
symptomatique
Pronunciation
IPA/sɛ̃ptomatik/
Meaning
- adjectivesymptomatic
Example
Le patient est symptomatique.
The patient is symptomatic.
More examples
La toux est symptomatique de la grippe.
The cough is symptomatic of the flu.
Core concept
A warning light in a clinical picture, pointing toward an underlying disorder.
Common phrases
être symptomatique de
be symptomatic of ___
signe symptomatique
symptomatic sign
Similar words
malade: In a state of illness or poor physical health.
Definition in French
Décrit une personne ou un état manifestant des signes ou symptômes d'une maladie ou d'un trouble.
Word origin
The adjective symptomatique was borrowed through Latin from Greek symptōmatikos, which derives from symptōma, the Greek word for a symptom.
Usage tips
- Symptomatique is common in medical and formal contexts, while everyday French often uses avoir des symptômes instead.
Other meanings
- indicativeadjective
Opposites
- asymptomatiqueasymptomaticadjective