ailing

• Qualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est en mauvaise santé, affaibli, ou dans une situation précaire ou déclinante.

Describes someone or something that is in poor health or a weak condition.

1. Slightly unwell or prone to illnessB2formal

   Experiencing minor health problems or being in a state of poor health.

   en mauvaise santé

   • The ailing patient was taken to the hospital for further tests.
   • She has been feeling ailing for the past few days.
   • The ailing economy needs immediate attention.

   Synonymesdiseasedillindisposedinfirmpoorlysicklyunder the weatherunwell

   Antonymesfithealthyheartyrobustsoundwell

• 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