sickness
US /ˈsɪk.nəs/
UK /ˈsɪk.nəs/
1.
maladie, affection
the state of being ill
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He was absent from work due to sickness.
Il était absent du travail en raison de sa maladie.
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The child suffered from a prolonged sickness.
L'enfant a souffert d'une maladie prolongée.
2.
nausée, vomissement
the feeling of nausea or vomiting
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She experienced morning sickness during her pregnancy.
Elle a eu des nausées matinales pendant sa grossesse.
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The bumpy ride caused him to feel a sudden wave of sickness.
Le trajet cahoteux lui a causé une vague soudaine de nausée.