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    Malsaine (en. Unhealthy)

    /malzɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has negative effects on health.
    An unhealthy diet can lead to health problems.
    Une alimentation malsaine peut entraîner des problèmes de santé.
    That is morally or psychologically harmful.
    Unhealthy relationships can affect your happiness.
    Des relations malsaines peuvent affecter votre bonheur.
    That contributes to toxic thoughts or behaviors.
    His unhealthy attitude towards others isolates him.
    Son attitude malsaine envers les autres l'isole.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'mal-' meaning 'bad' and 'sain' meaning 'healthy.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unhealthy relationship
    A relationship that harms the well-being of one or the other person.
    relation malsaine
    unhealthy lifestyle
    A lifestyle that promotes behaviors harmful to health.
    mode de vie malsain
    unhealthy habits
    Daily practices that compromise health.
    habitudes malsaines

    Related Words

    healthy
    That is good for health.
    sain
    illness
    Deficient health state caused by a pathogen.
    maladie
    well-being
    State of health and happiness.
    bien-être

    Slang Meanings

    To have self-destructive behaviors.
    He is in an unhealthy cycle of partying and alcohol.
    Il est dans un cycle malsain de soirées et d'alcool.
    To get involved in shady deals.
    His friends are not above board; I think they have an unhealthy approach to business.
    Ses amis ne sont pas très nets, je pense qu'ils ont une approche malsaine des affaires.