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The French word "sain" is an adjective that translates to "healthy" or "wholesome" in English.

Meaning:

1. Healthy (physical health):

   • When used to describe a person, animal, or living being, "sain" means in good health or free from illness.
   • Example: Il est sain et sauf. – He is safe and healthy.

2. Wholesome, sound, or good (not only in terms of health but also morally or mentally):

   • It can describe something beneficial, clean, or morally good.
   • For example, une alimentation saine means a healthy diet (implying nutritional well-being).
   • It can also refer to something safe or sensible, like une décision saine — a sound or wise decision.

Parts of the word:

• "Sain" is an adjective and changes depending on gender and number:
  • Masculine singular: sain
  • Feminine singular: saine
  • Masculine plural: sains
  • Feminine plural: saines

Synonyms:

• For "healthy" (physical): en bonne santé, robuste, vigoureux
• For "wholesome"/"sound": salubre, bénéfique, sûr, sensé

Antonyms:

• For "healthy": malade (sick), faible (weak), malsain (unhealthy)
• For "wholesome/moral": malsain (unhealthy, unhealthy in morality or environment), mauvais (bad)

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Summary:
"Sain" is primarily used to describe good health or wellness, either physically or metaphorically (such as a healthy lifestyle or a sound judgment). Its feminine form is "saine," and the word contrasts with "malsain," which means unhealthy or harmful.