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How do you say "healthy" in French?
en bonne santé
In French, "healthy" is en bonne santé.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ohn bohn sohn-TAY' with four syllables. It's a phrase meaning in good health.
Grammar notes
En bonne santé is an invariable phrase, not a single adjective. The form stays the same regardless of the noun's gender or number.
Example sentence
Elle est en bonne santé.
She is healthy.
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How to remember en bonne santé
En bonne santé literally translates to in good health. Remember the phrase as a health status check.
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Questions about en bonne santé
How do you say "healthy" in French?
In French, "healthy" is en bonne santé. It is a noun.
How is en bonne santé written in French?
en bonne santé is written using the standard French script.
How is en bonne santé used in a sentence?
Use en bonne santé as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elle est en bonne santé. (She is healthy.).
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