pass sanitaire
/pas sɑ̃.tjɛʁ/A digital or paper certificate proving that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recently tested negative, or has recovered from the virus, often required for access to public venues, workplaces, or travel.
Le gouvernement a rendu le pass sanitaire obligatoire dans les restaurants.
The government made the health pass mandatory in restaurants.
Introduced in France in 2021 as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19.
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Usage in formal contexts
The term is commonly used in official communications, travel, and public health discussions.
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The phrase is typically written in lowercase, though 'Pass Sanitaire' may appear in official documents.
📖Word Origin
From 'pass' (passport) + 'sanitaire' (sanitary/health-related). Coined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
📝Usage Notes
The term was widely used in France and other countries during the pandemic. In some contexts, it may refer to a vaccine passport or digital health certificate.