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illness

/ˈɪl.nəs/

An illness is a period of being sick or a specific health problem. It describes a state where your body or mind is not working correctly and you feel unwell.

Exemples

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1

He missed school today because of a sudden illness.

He stayed home from school because he got sick quickly.

2

The employee was granted leave due to a serious illness.

The worker was allowed to take time off because they were very sick.

3

I am finally feeling better after that long illness.

I feel good now that my long time of being sick is over.

Famille de mots

Nom
illness
Adjectif
ill
Apparenté
sickness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ill' in illness—if you feel 'ill', you have an 'illness'.

Quiz rapide

She had to go to the doctor because of a sudden ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : illness

Exemples

1

He missed school today because of a sudden illness.

everyday

He stayed home from school because he got sick quickly.

2

The employee was granted leave due to a serious illness.

formal

The worker was allowed to take time off because they were very sick.

3

I am finally feeling better after that long illness.

informal

I feel good now that my long time of being sick is over.

4

The researchers are studying the spread of the respiratory illness.

academic

Scientists are looking at how the lung sickness moves between people.

5

Insurance policies often cover critical illness expenses.

business

Insurance usually pays for costs when someone has a very bad sickness.

Famille de mots

Nom
illness
Adjectif
ill
Apparenté
sickness

Collocations courantes

mental illness a sickness of the mind
chronic illness a sickness that lasts for a long time
symptoms of illness signs that someone is sick
prevent illness to stop someone from getting sick
recover from illness to get better after being sick

Phrases Courantes

terminal illness

an illness that will lead to death

brief illness

a sickness that lasts a short time

physical illness

a sickness of the body

Souvent confondu avec

illness vs disease

Disease is a specific medical diagnosis (like flu), while illness is the general feeling or state of being unwell.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'illness' to describe the general state of not being healthy. It is more formal than 'sickness' and is used for both physical and mental health issues.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'illness' as a verb. Remember it is a noun; you cannot say 'I am illnessing', instead say 'I am ill'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'ill' in illness—if you feel 'ill', you have an 'illness'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English word 'ill' (meaning bad or sick) combined with the suffix '-ness' (denoting a state or condition).

Modèles grammaticaux

It is a countable noun (plural: illnesses). Commonly follows adjectives like 'serious', 'mental', or 'minor'.
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Contexte culturel

In many modern cultures, there is a growing emphasis on treating mental illness with the same importance as physical illness.

Quiz rapide

She had to go to the doctor because of a sudden ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : illness

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