symptom
US /ˈsɪmp.təm/
UK /ˈsɪmp.təm/
1.
symptôme, signe
a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
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Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
La fièvre est un symptôme courant de la grippe.
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He experienced several unusual symptoms before the diagnosis.
Il a ressenti plusieurs symptômes inhabituels avant le diagnostic.
2.
signe, indice
a sign of the existence of something, especially something undesirable.
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The rising crime rate is a symptom of deeper social problems.
L'augmentation du taux de criminalité est un symptôme de problèmes sociaux plus profonds.
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His constant complaining is a symptom of his unhappiness.
Ses plaintes constantes sont un symptôme de son malheur.