French translation of valetudinary is 
valetudinary

Meaning of "valetudinary" in English

The word "valetudinary" is an adjective used to describe someone who is habitually concerned with their health, particularly in the case of being chronically ailing or infirm. It conveys the idea of a person whose health is fragile and who often worries about their physical well-being. The term is relatively rare in modern English usage and carries an old-fashioned or literary connotation, often used to describe characters in literature who are perceived as delicate or frail.

Meaning of "valetudinary" in French

In French, "valetudinary" translates to "valétudinaire." This term describes a person who is frequently sickly or who is preoccupied with health concerns, often to an excessive degree. It characterizes individuals who are perceived as being in constant, delicate health. Much like in English, this term isn't commonly used in everyday conversation and might appear more in literary contexts or discussions about historical health perspectives.

Pronunciation of "valetudinary" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌvælɪˈtjuːdɪˌneri/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation doesn’t show significant regional or dialectical variations in English. The emphasis is typically placed on the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "valetudinary" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /va.le.ˈty.di.nɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, regional accents might alter the rhythm slightly, but no major variations in pronunciation are notable.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. His valetudinary habits kept him confined to the house. (Ses habitudes valétudinaires le retenaient à la maison.)

2. The novel's protagonist is a valetudinary poet. (Le protagoniste du roman est un poète valétudinaire.)

3. She lived a valetudinary lifestyle, always mindful of her fragile health. (Elle vivait un style de vie valétudinaire, toujours consciente de sa santé fragile.)

4. His valetudinary nature was a constant source of worry for his friends. (Sa nature valétudinaire était une source constante d'inquiétude pour ses amis.)

5. Despite his valetudinary condition, he remained optimistic. (Malgré sa condition valétudinaire, il restait optimiste.)

6. The valetudinary gentleman rarely left his estate. (Le gentleman valétudinaire quittait rarement son domaine.)

7. Her valetudinary fears seemed unfounded to the doctors. (Ses peurs valétudinaires semblaient infondées aux médecins.)

8. A valetudinary state can often be challenging for one's mental health. (Un état valétudinaire peut souvent être un défi pour la santé mentale.)

9. Being valetudinary, he took great care with his diet. (Étant valétudinaire, il faisait très attention à son alimentation.)

10. Her valetudinary outlook shaped her interactions with others. (Sa vision valétudinaire façonnait ses interactions avec les autres.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "valetudinary" in English

Synonyms: infirm, sickly, ailing, delicate, unwell, frail, weak, malady-prone, health-obsessed, hypochondriac.

Antonyms: robust, healthy, strong, vigorous, hearty, hardy, fit, well, hale.

Similar Words: invalid, convalescent, fragile, sick, poorly.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "valetudinary" in French

Synonyms: malade, freluquet, chétif, faible, fragile, souffrant, délicat.

Antonyms: robuste, en bonne santé, fort, vigoureux, sain.

Similar Words: invalide, convalescent, éclopé, malingre.

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