Symptômes (en. Symptoms)

/sɛ̃p.tɔm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Sign or indication of a disease.
The symptoms of the flu include fever and body aches.
Les symptômes de la grippe incluent de la fièvre et des douleurs corporelles.
Indication of a problematic situation.
The economic symptoms of the crisis are visible everywhere.
Les symptômes économiques de la crise sont visibles partout.
Physical or psychological manifestation.
She presents symptoms of anxiety.
Elle présente des symptômes d'anxiété.

Etymology

Comes from the Greek 'symptoma' which means 'what happens together.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have symptoms
To be affected by signs of an illness.
avoir des symptômes
to recognize the symptoms
To identify the manifestations of a condition.
reconnaître les symptômes
warning symptoms
Serious signs requiring immediate attention.
symptômes d'alerte

Related Words

pathology
Study of diseases.
pathologie
diagnosis
Identification of a disease by its symptoms.
diagnostic
treatment
Method of care against a disease.
traitement

Slang Meanings

To have health concerns.
Since I've had symptoms, I'm a bit worried.
Depuis que j'ai des symptômes, je suis un peu inquiète.
To be tired or sick.
It seems like you have symptoms, why don't you stay home?
On dirait que tu as des symptômes, pourquoi ne restes-tu pas chez toi ?