132· 13 · Health and nutrition
In this unit you will learn adjectives that describe people’s health (good or bad) as
well as adjectives that describe people’s feelings and conditions when aff ected by
various ailments. You will also become familiar with adjectives that describe dif-
ferent types of medicine, care, and surgeries.En bonne santé (In good health)
A person’s health is essential to his or her happiness, level of activity, and produc-
tivity. Here are a few useful adjectives concerning good health.actif, active active
bien nourri(e) well nourished
bien portant(e) in good health
convalescent(e) convalescent
énergique energetic
fort(e) strong
guéri(e) healed
musclé(e) muscular
plein(e) de santé full of health
radieux, radieuse radiant
reposé(e) rested
soigné(e) cared for
vacciné(e) vaccinatedOn se sent bien quand on est bien You feel good when you are
portant. healthy.
On dit qu’une femme enceinte est A pregnant woman is said to be
radieuse. radiant.
Une personne reposée est pleine A rested person is full of energy.
d’énergie.
Il a été opéré et il est convalescent. He was operated on, and he is
convalescing.
Il faut être bien nourri pour bien You have to be well nourished
travailler. in order to work well.En mauvaise santé (In bad health)
Unfortunately we are not always in the best of health. Here are a few adjectives
concerning bad health.alité(e) bedridden
amaigri(e) grown thinCopyright © 2008 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. Click here for terms of use.