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French disease in French

French disease in French is gale de Naples, mal de Naples, mal italien.

French disease in French

gale de Naples

noun

(dated, euphemistic) Syphilis.

mal de Naples

noun

(dated, euphemistic) Syphilis.

mal italien

noun

(dated, euphemistic) Syphilis.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "French disease" in French?

"French disease" in French is gale de Naples, mal de Naples, mal italien.

Are there other ways to say "French disease" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "French disease": gale de Naples, mal de Naples, mal italien.

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