maladif

maladif
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. sickly
J’étais un enfant très maladif, toujours alité.I was a very sickly child, always bedridden.
a. sickly
Malgré son apparence maladive, Thibault était en pleine forme.Despite his sickly appearance, Thibault was in great shape.
b. unhealthy
Tu as dû faire la fête hier pour avoir ce teint maladif !You must have been partying yesterday to get that unhealthy complexion!
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(that borders on pathology)
a. pathological
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
C’est maladif, ce besoin d’avoir toujours le dernier mot !It's pathological, this need to always have the last word!
b. obsessive
Mon fils s’est pris d’une passion maladive pour les insectes.My son has developed an obsessive interest in insects.
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