This is the 1555th most frequent French word.
maladies
Diseases or illnesses.
used in a general context to discuss physical health issues.
Les maladies contagieuses se propagent rapidement dans les écoles.
Contagious diseases spread quickly in schools.
used to emphasize the rarity and need for research into specific health conditions.
Elle étudie des maladies rares pour en découvrir les traitements.
She studies rare diseases to discover their treatments.
employed in a broader sense to include health issues beyond just physical ailments, focusing on societal understanding.