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illness

UK
/ˈɪlnəs/
US
/ˈɪlnəs/

Translations

illnessnoun
illnesses
pl
She missed several days of work due to illness.
Elle a manqué plusieurs jours de travail à cause d’une maladie.
Additional translations
affectionSurtout dans le registre médical.
Synonyms
disease
sickness
ailment
malady
disorder
condition
affliction
infection
complaint
bug
Antonyms
health
wellness
illnessadjective
UK
/ˈɪlnəs/
US
/ˈɪlnəs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "illness absence").
pathologiqueS’emploie surtout en contexte médical ou psychologique.
Illness anxiety can significantly affect daily functioning.
L’anxiété pathologique peut affecter considérablement le fonctionnement quotidien.
Additional translations
maladifPlus littéraire ou descriptif ; indique une tendance à la maladie.

Definitions

illnessnoun
A condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind.
She missed several days of work due to illness.
A specific disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare illness.
illnessadjective
Relating to or associated with illness, typically occurring before another noun.
Illness anxiety can significantly affect daily functioning.
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