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symptom in French

symptom in French is symptôme, indice — symptom means a physical or mental sign felt by a person that indicates illness or disorder, such as pain or fatigue.

symptom in French

symptôme
noun
(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
symptôme
noun
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.
indice
noun
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.

What does "symptom" mean?

  1. noun A physical or mental sign felt by a person that indicates illness or disorder, such as pain or fatigue.
    "A sore throat is a common symptom of the flu."
  2. noun A sign that something else, often something undesirable, is present or happening.
    "Rising crime rates can be a symptom of deeper economic problems."
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symptom in a sentence

  • A sore throat is a common symptom of the flu.
  • Doctors asked her to describe her symptoms in detail.
  • Rising crime rates can be a symptom of deeper economic problems.

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What is "symptom" in French?

"symptom" in French is symptôme, indice. symptom means: A physical or mental sign felt by a person that indicates illness or disorder, such as pain or fatigue.

How do you use "symptom" in a sentence?

Example: "A sore throat is a common symptom of the flu." In French, "symptom" is symptôme, indice.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "symptom": symptôme, indice.

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