Covid-19
“Le Covid-19 a changé nos habitudes quotidiennes.”
“Covid-19 changed our daily habits.”
A contagious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, first identified in 2019, leading to a global pandemic.
Les symptômes du Covid-19 incluent la fièvre, la toux et la fatigue.
Symptoms of Covid-19 include fever, cough, and fatigue.
The term is derived from 'COronaVIrus Disease 2019'.
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💡Pro Tip
Pronunciation Tip
The French pronunciation differs from English, with a nasal 'œ' sound in 'Covid'.
⚡Gold Rule
Loanword Usage
In French, 'Covid-19' is used as-is, without translation, even though it is an English acronym.
📖Word Origin
From English 'COVID-19', an acronym for 'coronavirus disease 2019'.
📝Usage Notes
The term is widely used in medical and public health contexts. It is a loanword from English, commonly used in French without translation.