Common Health Symptoms: English & French

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What is the English translation of 'J'ai mal au cœur'?

I feel dizzy

I have chills

I feel nauseous

I feel sick (correct)

Which of the following symptoms indicates a fever?

J'ai la migraine

J'ai un rhume

J'ai de la fièvre (correct)

J'ai des frissons

If someone says 'J'ai un peu mal', what do they mean?

I hurt a bit (correct)

I feel hot

I hurt a lot

I hurt everywhere

What does 'J'ai le nez qui coule' mean?

I have a runny nose Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates someone is feeling hot?

J'ai chaud Signup and view all the answers

What does 'J'ai la migraine' translate to in English?

I have a migraine Signup and view all the answers

'J'ai des frissons' means 'I have a fever'.

False Signup and view all the answers

What symptom would you report if feeling nauseous?

J'ai la nausée Signup and view all the answers

If someone says 'J'ai un bleu', they are indicating they have a ______.

bruise Signup and view all the answers

Match the following French symptoms with their English translations:

J'ai un rhume = I have a cold J'ai un ongle incarné = I have an ingrown toenail J'ai de la fièvre = I have a fever J'ai chaud = I am / feel hot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'J'ai très mal' mean?

I hurt a lot Signup and view all the answers

'J'ai la tête qui tourne' translates to 'I feel hot'.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'J'ai la grippe' mean in English?

I have the flu Signup and view all the answers

'J'ai un rhume' translates to 'I have a cold.'

True Signup and view all the answers

What symptom does 'J'ai un ongle incarné' refer to?

I have an ingrown toenail Signup and view all the answers

'J'ai la diarrhée' means 'I have ______.'

diarrhoea Signup and view all the answers

Match the following French phrases with their English meanings:

J'ai chaud = I feel sick J'ai la nausée = I am hot J'ai les frissons = I have chills J'ai de la fièvre = I have a fever Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms indicates that someone feels dizzy?

J'ai la tête qui tourne Signup and view all the answers

'J'ai envie de vomir' means 'I feel like throwing up.'

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Health Symptoms in French and English

Flu: "J'ai la grippe" translates directly to "I have the flu".
Cold: "J'ai un rhume" in French means "I have a cold".
Hot and Cold: In French, "J'ai chaud" means "I am hot", and "J'ai froid" means "I am cold".
Nausea: The French phrase "J'ai la nausée" means "I am nauseous".
Diarrhea: French speakers use "J'ai la diarrhée" to express "I have diarrhea".
Stomach Ache: "J'ai mal au cœur" translates to "I feel sick".
Feeling Sick / Vomiting: "J'ai envie de vomir" means "I feel like throwing up".
Dizziness: "J'ai la tête qui tourne" translates to "I feel dizzy".
Migraine: "J'ai la migraine" is the French phrase for "I have a migraine".
Allergy: In French, "J'ai une allergie" means "I have an allergy".
Fever: "J'ai de la fièvre" means "I have a fever", and "J'ai de la fièvre depuis hier" means "I have had a fever since yesterday".
Chills: "J'ai des frissons" means "I have chills" or "I have shivers".
Bruise: "J'ai un bleu" means to have a bruise.
Cramp: "J'ai une crampe" means "I have a cramp".
Itch: "J'ai des démangeaisons./ Ça me gratte" are both expressions for "I am itchy".
Cavity: "J'ai une carie / des caries" means "I have a cavity / cavities" in French.
Runny Nose: "J'ai le nez qui coule" is the French phrase for "I have a runny nose".
Pain: The French phrase "J'ai très mal" means "I hurt a lot", while "J'ai un peu mal" means "I hurt a bit" and "J'ai mal partout" means "I hurt everywhere".
Ingrown Toenail: "J'ai un ongle incarné" is used to describe "having an ingrown toenail".

Common Symptoms in French and English

Influenza: "J'ai la grippe" translates to "I have the flu".
Common Cold: "J'ai un rhume" means "I have a cold".
Temperature: "J'ai chaud" signifies "I am/feel hot", while "J'ai froid" means "I am/feel cold".
Nausea: "J'ai la nausée" indicates "I am nauseous".
Diarrhea: "J'ai la diarrhée" translates to "I have diarrhea".
Stomach Ache: "J'ai mal au cœur" means "I feel sick".
Vomiting: "J'ai envie de vomir" translates to "I feel sick/I feel like throwing up".
Dizziness: "J'ai la tête qui tourne" means "I feel dizzy".
Migraine: "J'ai la migraine" signifies "I have a migraine".
Allergy: "J'ai une allergie" means "I have an allergy".
Fever: "J'ai de la fièvre" translates to "I have a fever".
Fever Duration: "J'ai de la fièvre depuis hier" means "I have had a fever since yesterday".
Chills: "J'ai des frissons" translates to "I have chills/shivers".
Bruise: "J'ai un bleu" means "I have a bruise".
Cramp: "J'ai une crampe" signifies "I have a cramp".
Itchiness: "J'ai des démangeaisons/ Ça me gratte" means "I am itchy".
Cavities: "J'ai une carie/ des caries" translates to "I have a cavity/cavities".
Runny Nose: "J'ai le nez qui coule" means "I have a runny nose".
Pain Levels: "J'ai très mal" expresses "I hurt a lot", while "J'ai un peu mal" means "I hurt a bit".
Generalized Pain: "J'ai mal partout" means "I hurt everywhere".
Ingrown Toenail: "J'ai un ongle incarné" means "I have an ingrown toenail".

Common Symptoms in French and English

Flu is "J'ai la grippe" in French.
Cold is "J'ai un rhume" in French.
Nausea is "J'ai la nausée" in French.
Diarrhea is "J'ai la diarrhée" in French.
Feeling sick can be expressed as "J'ai mal au cœur" or "J'ai envie de vomir" in French.
Dizziness is "J'ai la tête qui tourne" in French.
Migraine is "J'ai la migraine" in French.
Allergy is "J'ai une allergie" in French.
Fever is "J'ai de la fièvre" in French.
Chills are "J'ai des frissons" in French.
Bruise is "J'ai un bleu" in French.
Cramp is "J'ai une crampe" in French.
Itchiness is expressed as "J'ai des démangeaisons" or "Ça me gratte" in French.
Cavity is expressed as "J'ai une carie / des caries" in French.
Runny nose is "J'ai le nez qui coule" in French.
Pain can be expressed with different levels of intensity in French: "J'ai très mal" (strong pain), "J'ai un peu mal" (mild pain), "J'ai mal partout" (pain everywhere).
Ingrown toenail is "J'ai un ongle incarné" in French.

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This quiz helps you learn common health symptoms in both English and French. Each symptom is presented with its translation to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of medical terminology in a bilingual context. Perfect for language learners and those interested in health-related phrases.