la santé
health
État du corps et de l’esprit quand tout fonctionne bien et sans maladie.
Word: santé
Language: French
Meaning
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Health
"Santé" is primarily used to mean health, referring to the physical and mental well-being of a person. -
Cheers (toast)
It is also commonly used as an interjection when making a toast before drinking, equivalent to saying "Cheers!" or "To your health!" in English.
Parts
- "Santé" is a noun in French.
- It comes from the Latin word "sanitas," which also means health.
Synonyms
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as a noun (health):
- bien-être (well-being)
- forme (fitness or good shape)
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as a toast:
- à votre santé (to your health)
- santé et bonheur (health and happiness)
Antonyms
- maladie (illness, sickness)
- malaise (discomfort, unease)
Usage Examples
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Health:
Il prend soin de sa santé.
(He takes care of his health.) -
Cheers:
Santé ! (Said when clinking glasses before drinking.)
Summary
"Santé" is a versatile word in French centered on the concept of health but also widely used socially as a toast wishing good health to others.
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Examples
Ma santé est bonne.noun
My health is good.
Ta santé compte beaucoup.noun
Your health matters a lot.
Il parle de sa santé.noun
He is talking about his health.
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