Santé (en. Health)

/sɑ̃.te/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

General state of physical and mental health of an individual.

He takes care of his health by exercising.

Il prend soin de sa santé en faisant du sport.

Set of characteristics that define a state of balance in the body.

Public health is a major concern in the country.

La santé publique est une préoccupation majeure dans le pays.

Means to maintain good physical condition.

The doctor advised him to adopt a healthier lifestyle to improve his health.

Le médecin lui a conseillé d'adopter un mode de vie plus sain pour améliorer sa santé.

From the Latin 'sanitas' meaning health, well-being.

to your health

Expression used to make a toast.

à votre santé

mental health

Reference to an individual's psychological state.

la santé mentale

public health

Discipline aimed at protecting and improving the health of populations.

santé publique

unhealthy

That which is harmful to health.

malsain

hygiene

Set of practices aimed at preserving health.

hygiène

remedy

Substance or method used to treat a disease or improve health.

remède

Bingo

When he found a good solution, he said: health!

Quand il a trouvé une bonne solution, il a dit : santé !

Cheers

Before drinking, he shouted health with his friends.

Avant de boire, il a crié santé avec ses amis.