French useful vocabulary about Covid / Coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole world, and it’s important to be aware of the related vocabulary if you’re living or traveling in a French-speaking country. This vocabulary list includes many common Covid related terms and phrases that will help you communicate and stay informed on the latest health and safety protocols. So, let’s get started!
- Covid → Covid
- coronavirus → coronavirus
- pandemic → pandémie
- virus → virus
- mask → masque
- hand sanitizer → gel hydroalcoolique
- social distancing → distanciation sociale
- quarantine → quarantaine
- lockdown → confinement
- curfew → couvre→feu
- vaccine → vaccin
- vaccination → vaccination
- immunity → immunité
- symptom → symptôme
- fever → fièvre
- cough → toux
- sore throat → mal de gorge
- shortness of breath → essoufflement
- isolation → isolement
- contact tracing → traçage des contacts
- test → test
- positive → positif/positive
- negative → négatif/négative
- asymptomatic → asymptomatique
- ventilator → ventilateur
- respirator → respirateur
- hospital → hôpital
- ICU → soins intensifs
- mortality → mortalité
- pandemic fatigue → fatigue pandémique
We hope this vocabulary list will help you stay informed and communicate effectively with others during these challenging times.
Remember to stay safe and follow all health and safety guidelines to help prevent the spread of Covid. Bonne chance!