B2 noun Neutre

immune

/ɪˈmjuːn/

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

Exemples

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1

Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.

Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.

2

The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.

The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.

3

You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!

You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!

Famille de mots

Nom
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adjectif
immune
Apparenté
immunization
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'mune' in immune sounding like 'moon.' Imagine a protective dome like a moon base that keeps all the bad germs or problems outside.

Quiz rapide

Working in a high-stress environment for years has made her _____ to pressure.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : immune

Exemples

1

Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.

everyday

Most people are immune to chickenpox after they have had it once.

2

The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.

formal

The ambassador is immune from prosecution under the terms of international law.

3

You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!

informal

You must be immune to my jokes by now since you never laugh!

4

Research indicates that some individuals are naturally immune to certain viral infections.

academic

Research indicates that some individuals are naturally immune to certain viral infections.

5

No industry is completely immune to the fluctuations of the global market.

business

No industry is completely immune to the fluctuations of the global market.

Famille de mots

Nom
immunity
Verb
immunize
Adjectif
immune
Apparenté
immunization

Collocations courantes

immune system immune system
immune from prosecution immune from prosecution
immune to criticism immune to criticism
become immune become immune
highly immune highly immune

Phrases Courantes

immune system

the bodily system that protects against infection

immune to change

unwilling or unable to be altered or influenced

immune from suit

protected from being sued in a court of law

Souvent confondu avec

immune vs immunity

immune vs exempt

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Notes d'usage

When referring to biological resistance or emotional toughness, 'immune' is usually followed by the preposition 'to'. When referring to legal or official freedom from something, 'immune' is often followed by 'from'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun 'immunity' where the adjective 'immune' is needed, for example, saying 'I am immunity to the virus' instead of 'I am immune to the virus.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'mune' in immune sounding like 'moon.' Imagine a protective dome like a moon base that keeps all the bad germs or problems outside.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'immunis', meaning 'free from public service' or 'exempt from taxes.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'He is immune'). Followed by the preposition 'to' or 'from'. Does not typically have a comparative form (one is rarely 'more immune' than another in a literal sense).
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Contexte culturel

In many Western legal systems, 'sovereign immunity' is a key concept where the state cannot be sued without its consent.

Quiz rapide

Working in a high-stress environment for years has made her _____ to pressure.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : immune

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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