French · Body & Health
"Healthy" in French: en bonne santé
en bonne santé
Note: of food: sain(e)
Healthy (for a person) in French is often en bonne santé: je suis en bonne santé. For food, sain / saine means healthy or wholesome.
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How to pronounce en bonne santé
Say it
ahn bun sahn-TAY
/ɑ̃ bɔn sɑ̃.te/
ahn bun sahn-TAY. Bonne like bun; santé nasal an then TAY. Keep the whole phrase for people.
"Healthy" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| en bonne santé | healthy (person) Default for people. | Default for people. |
| rester en bonne santé | to stay healthy Advice. | Advice. |
| sain / saine | healthy (food/lifestyle) Une alimentation saine. | Une alimentation saine. |
| bonne santé ! | to your health! Toast or wish. | Toast or wish. |
How to use en bonne santé in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Dans l'ensemble, tu es en bonne santé.
Overall, you are healthy.
Full phrase en bonne santé.
- 2Family news
Mes grands-parents sont encore en bonne santé.
My grandparents are still healthy.
En bonne santé.
- 3Check-in
Je suis en bonne santé malgré le stress.
I'm healthy despite the stress.
Je suis en bonne santé.
Mistakes English speakers make with en bonne santé
Incorrect: Je suis healthy.
Correct: Je suis en bonne santé.
Use en bonne santé for people.
Incorrect: Je suis bonne santé.
Correct: Je suis en bonne santé.
Keep the preposition en.
Good to know
New Year cards wish bonne santé. Food blogs push une assiette saine. For people, en bonne santé beats sain in everyday check-ins.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a checkup
ChatPal
Le médecin dit que tu es en bonne santé ?
Does the doctor say you're healthy?
You
Oui, je suis en bonne santé, ouf.
Yes, I'm healthy — phew.
ChatPal
Super nouvelle.
Great news.
You
Je continue le sport.
I'll keep up the exercise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Healthy" in French
How do you say healthy in French?
En bonne santé for people; sain(e) for food.
How do you say I'm healthy?
Je suis en bonne santé.
Healthy food?
Une alimentation saine / un plat sain.
How do you pronounce santé?
sahn-TAY.
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