Maladie (en. Disease)

ma-la-di

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Condition of a person suffering from a health disorder.

She suffers from a chronic disease.

Elle souffre d'une maladie chronique.

Contagious condition.

The flu is a viral disease.

La grippe est une maladie virale.

Set of symptoms characterizing a pathological condition.

This disease is characterized by fever and pain.

Cette maladie se manifeste par de la fièvre et des douleurs.

From Latin 'maladia', derived from 'male' (bad) and 'aïre' (state).

lovesickness

Emotional state caused by love.

maladie d'amour

notifiable disease

Disease that doctors must report to authorities.

maladie à déclaration obligatoire

sudden illness

Sudden state of discomfort.

coup de maladie

morbid

Related to a disease.

maladif

infectious disease

Disease caused by an infectious agent.

maladie infectieuse

sick

Person who suffers from a disease.

malade

Too many problems or stress, often used to describe a difficult situation.

This week is really a struggle, I can't cope!

Cette semaine est vraiment une maladie, je ne m'en sors pas !

A difficult time or a rough patch.

He's going through a tough time with his job right now.

Il traverse une maladie en ce moment avec son travail.