French · Body & Health
"Health" in French: santé
la santé
Health in French is la santé, feminine. Bonne santé is good health. À ta santé is cheers / to your health when toasting.
New Year card
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How to pronounce santé
Say it
lah sahn-TAY
/la sɑ̃.te/
sahn-TAY. Nasal an; final té like tay. Soft French s.
"Health" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la santé | health Default noun. | Default noun. |
| bonne santé | good health Wishes and status. | Wishes and status. |
| à ta santé | to your health / cheers Toast (tu). | Toast (tu). |
| problème de santé | health problem Medical talk. | Medical talk. |
How to use santé in real life
- 1New Year card
Je te souhaite une bonne santé.
I wish you good health.
Bonne santé.
- 2Toast
À ta santé !
To your health!
À ta santé.
- 3Doctor talk
La santé passe avant le travail.
Health comes before work.
La santé.
Mistakes English speakers make with santé
Incorrect: Le santé.
Correct: La santé.
Santé is feminine.
Incorrect: Ma health.
Correct: Ma santé.
Use santé, not English health.
Good to know
Toasts still say santé ! or à la tienne. Public posters talk santé publique. Friends ask tu penses à ta santé ? after burnout weeks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Raising a glass
ChatPal
À ta santé !
To your health!
You
À la santé de toute l'équipe !
To the whole team's health!
ChatPal
Bonne année aussi.
Happy New Year too.
You
Et à nos projets.
And to our plans.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Health" in French
How do you say health in French?
La santé.
How do you toast?
À ta santé ! / Santé !
Gender?
Feminine: la santé.
How do you pronounce santé?
sahn-TAY.
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