( B1 ) B1 — Leçon 8
Health, Lifestyle & Well-being
Talking about health, lifestyle, healthy habits, symptoms, advice and well-being — Santé, mode de vie et bien-être.
( 01 ) Introduction
🎯 Objectifs de la leçon
Dans cette leçon, vous apprenez à parler de votre santé en anglais : état général, symptômes, habitudes de vie, alimentation, sommeil, stress et conseils médicaux.
Vous utiliserez le Present Simple, le Past Simple, le Present Perfect, les modaux should, shouldn’t, must, have to et need to, ainsi que le First Conditional.
Parler de son état de santé.
Décrire des symptômes simples.
Parler de ses habitudes de vie.
Parler de l’alimentation et de l’exercice.
Expliquer ses problèmes de santé.
Donner et demander des conseils.
Parler du sommeil et du stress.
Parler de bonnes et mauvaises habitudes.
Communiquer avec un médecin.
Utiliser le Present Simple, le Past Simple et le Present Perfect.
Utiliser should, shouldn’t, must, have to et need to.
Utiliser le First Conditional (If you exercise, you will feel better).
Tenir une conversation de 3 à 5 minutes sur la santé et le bien-être.
( 02 ) Vocabulary
📚 Vocabulaire de la santé et du bien-être
A. Health — la santé
health
la santé
healthy
sain / en bonne santé
unhealthy
mauvais pour la santé
illness
maladie
disease
maladie (grave)
problem
problème
symptom
symptôme
pain
douleur
headache
mal de tête
stomachache
mal au ventre
backache
mal au dos
toothache
mal aux dents
fever
fièvre
cough
toux
cold
rhume
sore throat
mal de gorge
flu
grippe
tiredness
fatigue
stress
stress
injury
blessure
accident
accident
medicine
médicament
treatment
traitement
doctor
médecin
nurse
infirmier / infirmière
hospital
hôpital
clinic
clinique
appointment
rendez-vous
patient
patient
B. Healthy Lifestyle — le mode de vie sain
healthy food
aliments sains
vegetables
légumes
fruit
fruits
water
eau
exercise
exercice
sport
sport
walking
marche
running
course à pied
sleep
sommeil
rest
repos
relaxation
détente
diet
alimentation / régime
breakfast
petit-déjeuner
lunch
déjeuner
dinner
dîner
habit
habitude
lifestyle
mode de vie
routine
routine
physical activity
activité physique
mental health
santé mentale
well-being
bien-être
C. Verbes de la santé
feel
se sentir
hurt
avoir mal
ache
avoir mal (de façon continue)
suffer
souffrir
recover
se rétablir
rest
se reposer
sleep
dormir
exercise
faire de l’exercice
eat
manger
drink
boire
breathe
respirer
relax
se détendre
reduce
réduire
improve
améliorer
prevent
prévenir
treat
soigner / traiter
visit
consulter / rendre visite à
examine
examiner
prescribe
prescrire
avoid
éviter
( 03 ) Useful Expressions
💬 Expressions utiles
A. Exprimer son état de santé
I don't feel well.
Je ne me sens pas bien.
I feel tired today.
Je me sens fatigué aujourd’hui.
I have a headache.
J’ai mal à la tête.
My back hurts.
J’ai mal au dos.
B. Symptômes récents
I've been feeling tired recently.
Je me sens fatigué ces derniers temps.
I haven't been sleeping well.
Je ne dors pas bien (récemment).
I have been feeling sick for three days.
Je suis malade depuis trois jours.
C. Chez le médecin
When did the problem start?
Quand le problème a-t-il commencé ?
How long have you had this pain?
Depuis combien de temps avez-vous cette douleur ?
Does it hurt here?
Est-ce que ça fait mal ici ?
D. Donner des conseils
You should get some rest.
Tu devrais te reposer un peu.
You need to drink more water.
Tu dois boire plus d’eau.
You should see a doctor.
Tu devrais consulter un médecin.
E. Habitudes de vie
I try to exercise regularly.
J’essaie de faire de l’exercice régulièrement.
I usually eat healthy food.
Je mange généralement des aliments sains.
I don't get enough sleep.
Je ne dors pas assez.
I need to reduce my stress.
Je dois réduire mon stress.
( 04 ) Grammar
🧠 Talking About Health — parler de santé
1. Present Simple — les habitudes
On utilise le Present Simple pour les habitudes (usually, every day, three times a week).
I exercise three times a week.
Present Simple : habitude régulière (three times a week).
She usually eats healthy food.
Present Simple à la 3e personne : eats (+ s).
2. Past Simple — situations terminées
Action finie avec un moment précis : last week, yesterday, two months ago.
I visited the doctor last week.
Past Simple : action terminée (last week).
He had a bad headache yesterday.
had = forme irrégulière de have (yesterday).
3. Present Perfect avec for / since
have/has + participe passé : for + durée (for three days), since + point de départ (since Monday).
I have felt tired for three days.
Present Perfect + for : durée (depuis trois jours).
She has had a headache since Monday.
Present Perfect + since : point de départ (depuis lundi).
I have been sick for a week.
Résultat qui continue au présent.
4. Modaux : should / shouldn’t / must / have to / need to
should = conseil · shouldn’t = conseil négatif · must = obligation forte · have to = obligation extérieure · need to = nécessité. Après ces modaux, le verbe reste à la base.
You should drink more water.
should = conseil (tu devrais).
You shouldn't eat too much sugar.
shouldn’t = conseil négatif (tu ne devrais pas).
You must take this medicine carefully.
must = obligation forte (il faut absolument).
You have to make an appointment.
have to = obligation extérieure (tu dois).
You need to get some rest.
need to = nécessité (j’ai besoin de).
5. First Conditional — If + présent, will + verbe
On utilise le First Conditional pour parler des conséquences probables d’une action : If + présent simple, will + base verbale.
If you exercise regularly, you will feel better.
Si tu fais de l’exercice régulièrement, tu te sentiras mieux.
If you don't sleep enough, you will feel tired.
Si tu ne dors pas assez, tu te sentiras fatigué.
( 05 ) Conversation
💬 At the Doctor's
Doctor
Good morning. What seems to be the problem?
Bonjour. Qu’est-ce qui vous arrive ?
John
Good morning, doctor. I haven't been feeling well for three days.
Bonjour docteur. Je ne me sens pas bien depuis trois jours.
Doctor
What symptoms do you have?
Quels symptômes avez-vous ?
John
I have a headache and a sore throat.
J’ai mal à la tête et mal à la gorge.
Doctor
Do you have a fever?
Avez-vous de la fièvre ?
John
Yes, I had a slight fever yesterday.
Oui, j’avais une légère fièvre hier.
Doctor
Have you been sleeping well?
Dormez-vous bien ?
John
No, I haven't. I've been very tired recently.
Non. Je suis très fatigué ces derniers temps.
Doctor
You should get plenty of rest and drink more water.
Vous devriez beaucoup vous reposer et boire plus d’eau.
John
Should I take any medicine?
Dois-je prendre un médicament ?
Doctor
Yes. I'll prescribe some medicine for your symptoms.
Oui. Je vais vous prescrire un médicament pour vos symptômes.
John
Thank you, doctor.
Merci, docteur.
Doctor
You're welcome. If you don't feel better in a few days, come back.
Je vous en prie. Si vous ne vous sentez pas mieux d’ici quelques jours, revenez.
( 06 ) Listening
🎧 A Healthier Lifestyle
Écoutez l’enregistrement sans lire le script, puis répondez aux 5 questions.
1. What was Sarah's lifestyle like before?
2. What did she often eat?
3. What did she start doing every morning?
4. What does she drink more of now?
5. How does she feel now?
Score : 0 / 5
( 07 ) Reading
📖 My New Healthy Routine
Last year, I realized that I wasn't taking good care of myself. I was working long hours and rarely exercised. I also ate too much fast food. I often felt tired during the day.
Since January, I have changed my routine. I now walk for thirty minutes every morning and eat more vegetables. I have also reduced the amount of sugar I consume.
I still have a busy job, but I try to make time for my health. I feel much better now and I have more energy at work.
1. Why did the writer often feel tired?
2. What has the writer changed since January?
3. How long does he walk every morning?
4. What has he reduced?
5. How does he feel now?
Score : 0 / 5
( 08 ) Speaking
🗣️ Parlons de santé et de bien-être
How do you stay healthy?
Exemple : I walk every morning and I eat a lot of vegetables.
How often do you exercise?
Exemple : I exercise three times a week.
What kind of food do you usually eat?
Exemple : I usually eat healthy food like vegetables and fruit.
How many hours do you sleep?
Exemple : I sleep about seven hours every night.
What do you do when you feel stressed?
Exemple : I take a walk and I try to relax.
Have you ever had a serious health problem?
Exemple : No, I haven't. I only had a bad cold last winter.
When was the last time you visited a doctor?
Exemple : I visited the doctor two months ago.
What healthy habits would you like to develop?
Exemple : I would like to drink more water and sleep better.
What unhealthy habits would you like to change?
Exemple : I would like to eat less fast food.
What advice would you give someone who wants to be healthier?
Exemple : You should exercise regularly and get enough sleep.
Mission orale : « My Healthy Lifestyle ». Parlez pendant 3 à 5 minutes.
Présentez : 1) votre alimentation · 2) votre activité physique · 3) votre sommeil · 4) votre niveau de stress · 5) vos bonnes habitudes · 6) vos mauvaises habitudes · 7) les changements que vous souhaitez faire · 8) vos objectifs de santé.
( 09 ) Grammar Practice
✍️ 10 questions de grammaire
1. I usually ___ eight hours a night.
2. She ___ the doctor last week.
3. I have felt tired ___ three days.
4. He has had a headache ___ Monday.
5. You ___ drink more water.
6. You ___ eat too much sugar.
7. If you exercise regularly, you ___ feel better.
8. I ___ healthy food every day.
9. She has ___ sleeping well recently.
10. You ___ make an appointment before seeing the doctor.
Rappel : usually / every day → Present Simple · last week / yesterday → Past Simple · for + durée, since + point de départ → Present Perfect · should + base verbale · if + présent → will + base verbale.
( 10 ) Translation
🇫🇷 Traduisez en anglais
1. Je ne me sens pas bien aujourd’hui.
2. J’ai mal à la tête depuis trois jours.
3. Je fais régulièrement de l’exercice.
4. Vous devriez boire plus d’eau.
5. Vous ne devriez pas manger trop de sucre.
6. J’ai consulté le médecin la semaine dernière.
7. Je n’ai pas bien dormi récemment.
8. Si vous faites de l’exercice, vous vous sentirez mieux.
9. Je dois réduire mon stress.
10. Mon objectif est d’avoir un mode de vie plus sain.
( 11 ) Role-play
🎭 Doctor and Patient
Rôle A : le patient consulte un médecin — il explique ses symptômes, dit depuis combien de temps il a le problème, répond aux questions du médecin, demande conseil et demande s’il doit prendre des médicaments. Rôle B : le médecin pose des questions et donne des recommandations.
Role A — Patient : saluer le médecin
Good morning, doctor.
Role B — Doctor : demander le problème
Good morning. What seems to be the problem?
Role A — Patient : expliquer ses symptômes
I have a bad headache.
Role B — Doctor : demander depuis combien de temps
How long have you had it?
Role A — Patient : répondre
I've had it for two days.
Role B — Doctor : demander s’il y a de la fièvre
Do you have a fever?
Role A — Patient : répondre
No, I don't think so.
Role B — Doctor : donner des recommandations
You should drink plenty of water and get some rest.
Role A — Patient : demander s’il doit prendre des médicaments
Should I take any medicine?
Role B — Doctor : proposer des conseils
I'll give you some advice about what to take.
( 12 ) Final Quiz
📝 Quiz final — 10 questions
1. Which sentence is correct?
2. You ___ drink more water.
3. “I visited the doctor yesterday” is:
4. Which word means “mal de tête”?
5. Which sentence is correct?
6. If you don't sleep enough, you ___ feel tired.
7. What is a healthy habit?
8. Which sentence gives advice?
9. “I haven't been sleeping well” means:
10. Which sentence is correct?
( 13 ) Final Mission
🏁 B1 – My Healthy Lifestyle Plan
Sujet : « My Healthy Lifestyle Plan ». Parlez pendant 3 à 5 minutes.
- What is your current lifestyle like?
- What do you usually eat?
- How often do you exercise?
- How well do you sleep?
- What causes you stress?
- What healthy habits do you have?
- What unhealthy habits do you have?
- What would you like to change?
- What are your health goals?
- What advice would you give other people?
Évaluation : Vocabulary 20% · Grammar 20% · Fluency 20% · Pronunciation 15% · Organization & Content 15% · Communication 10% — Total 100%.
I would like to talk about my healthy lifestyle. I try to eat healthy food every day, like vegetables and fruit. I exercise three times a week and I walk every morning. I usually sleep about seven hours every night, but sometimes I don't get enough sleep because of work. When I feel stressed, I take a walk and I try to relax. My good habits are drinking a lot of water and exercising regularly. My bad habit is eating too much sugar. I would like to reduce sugar and sleep more. My health goals are to have more energy every day and to feel less stressed. My advice is simple: you should exercise regularly, drink more water and get enough rest.
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