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santé

health

noun sahn-TEH Less Common

Usage Note

Santé is the standard word for health, and also the French toast — raising a glass and saying santé! means 'cheers', literally 'health'. The French national health system is called la Sécurité sociale. En bonne santé means in good health.

Examples

"Ta santé est très importante."

Natural Translation

Your health is very important.

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