Symptôme (en. Symptom)
/sɛ̃.ptɔm/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A sign or phenomenon that indicates the presence of a disease.
Fever is often a common symptom of an infection.
La fièvre est souvent un symptôme courant d'une infection.
Any external sign of something deeper.
Stress can be a symptom of underlying issues.
Le stress peut être le symptôme de problèmes sous-jacents.
An indicator that allows for a medical diagnosis.
The symptoms of the flu include body aches and intense fatigue.
Les symptômes de la grippe incluent des douleurs corporelles et une fatigue intense.
Etymology
The term comes from the Greek 'symptoma' which means 'that which happens together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under symptoms
Refers to manifestations that are not the main signs of a disease but may indicate an underlying condition.
sous symptômes
alarming symptoms
Refers to signs that require immediate medical attention.
symptômes alarmants
benign symptoms
Indicates non-serious manifestations, often without the need for treatment.
symptômes bénins
at the onset of symptoms
Refers to the moment when a disease begins to manifest.
à l'apparition des symptômes
Related Words
disease
A pathological state affecting an organism.
maladie
diagnosis
The process of determining the disease.
diagnostic
Slang Meanings
Exaggerated symptom
He's pretending to be sick; it's just an exaggerated symptom.
Il fait semblant d'être malade, c'est juste un symptôme exagéré.
Fatigue symptom
After a sleepless night, his sluggishness was a symptom of fatigue.
Après une nuit blanche, sa lenteur était un symptôme de fatigue.