ail

• Nom désignant une maladie ou un malaise, souvent léger ou chronique, utilisé de manière générale ou figurée.

A noun referring to a mild or chronic illness or sickness, often used in a general or figurative sense.

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoningB1formalculinary

   A bulbous plant of the genus Allium, used as a seasoning in cooking.

   ail (plante cultivée)

   • She added a clove of ail to the stew for extra flavor.
   • The recipe calls for two crushed ail cloves.
   • Ail is a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world.

   Synonymesgarlic

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To suffer from poor health or feel unwell.

   être malade / souffrir

   • He has been ailing for several weeks now.
   • The patient continues to ail despite the treatment.
   • She ails from a chronic condition.

   Synonymesbe sicklanguishsuffer

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

   To cause physical pain or discomfort, making someone sick or indisposed.

   Faire souffrir

   • The spoiled food ailed the entire family.
   • The harsh weather ailed the travelers.
   • The infection ailed him for days.

   Antonymescurehealrelieveremedysoothe

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une douleur ou une gêne physique, ou pour signifier que quelque chose cause du souci, du tourment ou de la souffrance à quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing pain, trouble, or distress to someone, or to be unwell or suffering.

1. Aromatic bulb used as seasoningB1formalculinary

   A plant with a strong-smelling bulb, used as a seasoning in cooking.

   Ail (bulbe aromatique utilisé en cuisine)

   • She added a clove of ail to the stew for extra flavor.
   • The recipe calls for fresh ail, not powdered.
   • Ail is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.

2. Be ill or unwellB2formal

   To feel sick or suffer from an illness.

   Être malade ou souffrir

   • He has been ailing for several weeks now.
   • The patient ails from a chronic condition.
   • She ails with a persistent cough.

   Synonymesbe sicklanguishsuffer

   Antonymesconvalescehealrecoverrecuperatethrive

3. Cause bodily sufferingB2formalmedical

   To cause physical pain or discomfort, making someone sick or indisposed.

   Faire souffrir physiquement

   • The disease ails many people in the region.
   • The heat ailed the workers during the long shift.
   • A lack of clean water ails the community.

   Synonymesafflictbotherdistresshurtindisposepainsickentrouble

   Antonymescomfortcurehealhelprelievesoothe