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anémie

anaemia

noun ah-neh-MEE Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: Greek anaimia, bloodlessness

Usage Note

Anémie refers to the medical condition of insufficient red blood cells or haemoglobin, causing fatigue and pallor. The adjective anémique is also used figuratively to describe something weak or lacking vitality, such as une croissance anémique (anaemic growth). An iron deficiency is the most common cause, known as anémie ferriprive.

Examples

"Elle souffre d'anémie depuis plusieurs mois."

Natural Translation

She has been suffering from anaemia for several months.

Literal Translation

She suffers from anaemia since several months.

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