malade
sick; ill
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ma.lad/
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Cultural Note
'Tomber malade' (to fall sick) is the standard expression. In informal French, 'malade' can also mean 'crazy' or 'amazing,' similar to English slang — 'C'est malade!' means 'That's insane!'
📝 Example Sentences
Je suis malade depuis lundi.
I've been sick since Monday.
Il est tombé malade après le voyage.
He fell ill after the trip.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | malade |
| masculine | malade |
| feminine_plural | malades |
| masculine_plural | malades |