Coronavirus
French words you need to learn


Helpful words and phrases to explain you're feeling unwell or to understand if someone else is feeling unwell.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the worst public health crises (pandemic) of our generation. This virus has affected countries worldwide and its important we are able to ask for help and communicate our symptons to those around us. If you are in France and have any of the symptoms listed below please learn the French translations as these will enable you to get the help you need.

Symptoms

COVID-19 affects your lungs and airways which causes two common symptoms:

English
French Translation
continuous cough
Toux continue
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I have a continuous cough
J'ai une toux continue
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you have a continuous cough
Vous avez une toux continue
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cough
La toux
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coughing
Tousser
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persistent cough
Toux persistante
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high temperature
Haute température
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I have a high temperature
J'ai une température élevée
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you have a high temperature
Vous avez une température élevée
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temperature
Température
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fever
Fièvre
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sweating
Transpiration
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How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus

It is recommended that you wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home and arrive to work. If soap and water are unavailable use hand sanitiser gel. Always cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper or your sleeve (never use your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Make sure you put used tissues in a waste bin and wash your hands afterwards. Never touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not 100% clean.

English
French Translation
wash
Laver
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hands
Mains
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soap
Savon
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water
Eau
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20 seconds
Vingt secondes
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hand sanitiser
Désinfectant pour les mains
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tissue paper
Papier de soie
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sleeve
Manche
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never
Jamais
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sneeze
Éternuement
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eyes
Yeux
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nose
Nez
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mouth
Bouche
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Translation

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