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    Maladive (en. Sickly)

    /ma.la.div/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who suffers from illnesses, who has fragile health.
    He had a sickly temperament that often made him ill.
    Il avait un tempérament maladif qui le rendait souvent malade.
    Describes a state or condition detrimental to health.
    A sickly atmosphere can impact individuals' well-being.
    Une atmosphère maladive peut avoir un impact sur le bien-être des individus.
    Qualifies an excessive susceptibility to illnesses.
    His sickly nature forces him to avoid risky environments.
    Sa nature maladive l'oblige à éviter les environnements à risque.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'maladivus', stemming from 'male' (bad) and 'vivus' (living).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be ill
    To be in poor health.
    être malade
    to have a sickly temperament
    To have a frequent tendency to fall ill.
    avoir un tempérament maladif
    to create a sickly atmosphere
    To create a harmful or unhealthy atmosphere.
    créer une ambiance maladive

    Related Words

    illness
    Pathological state characterized by symptoms and clinical signs.
    maladie
    sickly
    Describes a person or thing that is in poor health.
    maladif
    unfortunate
    Who experiences a feeling of sadness or despair.
    malheureux

    Slang Meanings

    To be in poor shape.
    He is in a sickly state; he should see a doctor.
    Il est dans un état maladif, il devrait consulter un médecin.
    To be frequently ill.
    She is so sickly that it seems as if she has a curse.
    Elle est tellement maladive qu'on dirait qu'elle a une malédiction.