ailing

UK
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪlɪŋ/
ailingadjective
more ailing
Comp.
most ailing
Super.
UK
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
Translations
déclinantS’emploie pour une économie, une entreprise, un système, etc., en mauvais état ou en dégradation.
The ailing economy showed signs of recovery after the new policies were implemented.
L’économie déclinante a montré des signes de reprise après la mise en place des nouvelles politiques.
The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
Le patient malade a été admis à l’hôpital pour un traitement complémentaire.
Definitions
In poor health or experiencing illness.
The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
In a weakened or deteriorating condition, often used to describe organizations or systems.
The ailing economy showed signs of recovery after the new policies were implemented.
ailingnoun
UK
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/
Used collectively with the definite article to refer to people who are ill.
Translations
les malades
The charity provides medication for the ailing in remote villages.
L’association fournit des médicaments aux malades dans les villages reculés.
Definitions
People who are ill or in poor health, considered collectively.
The charity provides medication for the ailing in remote villages.
Synonyms
the unwell
sick people
the infirm
the sick
the ill
ailverb

ailing

ing-form

ailed
Past Simple
ailed
Past Participle
ailing
ing-form
UK
/eɪl/
US
/eɪl/
Translations
souffrirSurtout pour un malaise ou une maladie légère.
She has been ailing with a cold for the past few days.
Elle souffre d’un rhume depuis quelques jours.
affecterQuand il s’agit d’une atteinte, d’un dommage ou d’un trouble.
The economic crisis continues to ail the country's financial system.
La crise économique continue d’affecter le système financier du pays.
Definitions
To suffer from a minor illness or discomfort.
She has been ailing with a cold for the past few days.
To cause pain or trouble to someone or something.
The economic crisis continues to ail the country's financial system.
ailnoun
Definitions
A trouble or affliction, typically a minor illness or discomfort.
She visited the doctor to find relief from her persistent ail.