pandémie
/pɑ̃.de.mi/noun★Intermediate
formal
An epidemic of disease that has spread across multiple countries or continents, typically affecting a large number of people.
Les gouvernements ont mis en place des mesures strictes pour contrôler la pandémie.
Governments implemented strict measures to control the pandemic.
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The term is often used in medical and public health contexts.
Collocations
une pandémie mondialea global pandemicla propagation d'une pandémiethe spread of a pandemic
Synonyms
Related Phrases
être en pandémiephrase
to be in a state of pandemic
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use 'pandémie' when referring to a disease outbreak that has spread globally, not just regionally.
📖Word Origin
From Greek 'pan-' (all) + 'dēmos' (people) + '-ia' (condition). Literally means 'afflicting all the people'.
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used in the context of public health crises, such as COVID-19.
Word Breakdown
pan-
all
prefix-démie
condition of the people
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