B2 noun Neutre

vaccine

/vækˈsiːn/

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

Exemples

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1

The children need to get their routine flu vaccine before the winter season begins.

The children need to get their routine flu vaccine before the winter season begins.

2

The ministry of health issued a statement regarding the mandatory vaccine requirements for all healthcare workers.

The ministry of health issued a statement regarding the mandatory vaccine requirements for all healthcare workers.

3

I had a bit of a sore arm after my vaccine, but I feel fine now.

I had a bit of a sore arm after my vaccine, but I feel fine now.

Famille de mots

Nom
vaccine
Verb
vaccinate
Adjectif
vaccinal
Apparenté
vaccination
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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin root 'vacca' meaning cow. The first vaccine (for smallpox) was derived from the cowpox virus.

Quiz rapide

The scientific community celebrated the discovery of a highly effective _____ against the rare tropical virus.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : vaccine

Exemples

1

The children need to get their routine flu vaccine before the winter season begins.

everyday

The children need to get their routine flu vaccine before the winter season begins.

2

The ministry of health issued a statement regarding the mandatory vaccine requirements for all healthcare workers.

formal

The ministry of health issued a statement regarding the mandatory vaccine requirements for all healthcare workers.

3

I had a bit of a sore arm after my vaccine, but I feel fine now.

informal

I had a bit of a sore arm after my vaccine, but I feel fine now.

4

Recent studies have demonstrated that the mRNA vaccine technology can be adapted for various types of pathogens.

academic

Recent studies have demonstrated that the mRNA vaccine technology can be adapted for various types of pathogens.

5

The corporation's stock rose significantly following the successful phase three trials of their experimental vaccine.

business

The corporation's stock rose significantly following the successful phase three trials of their experimental vaccine.

Famille de mots

Nom
vaccine
Verb
vaccinate
Adjectif
vaccinal
Apparenté
vaccination

Collocations courantes

administer a vaccine to give a vaccine to a patient
develop a vaccine to create or invent a new vaccine
effective vaccine a vaccine that works well to prevent disease
vaccine mandate a legal requirement to be vaccinated
vaccine efficacy the ability of a vaccine to provide protection

Phrases Courantes

vaccine hesitancy

reluctance or refusal to be vaccinated despite availability

herd immunity

resistance to the spread of a disease within a population based on high vaccination rates

vaccine passport

documentation proving a person has been vaccinated against a specific disease

Souvent confondu avec

vaccine vs vaccination

Vaccine is the substance itself, while vaccination is the act of administering or receiving it.

vaccine vs antibiotic

Antibiotics treat existing bacterial infections; vaccines prevent viral or bacterial diseases before they occur.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'vaccine' is a countable noun. It is almost always used with the preposition 'against' (e.g., a vaccine against polio).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the verb 'vaccine' instead of 'vaccinate'. Also, they might say 'make a vaccine' when 'develop a vaccine' or 'produce a vaccine' is more idiomatic in professional contexts.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the Latin root 'vacca' meaning cow. The first vaccine (for smallpox) was derived from the cowpox virus.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'vaccinus', meaning 'from cows', because the first vaccines used the cowpox virus to protect humans against smallpox.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: vaccines (plural) Commonly used with the preposition 'against' Often follows verbs like 'receive', 'administer', or 'develop'
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Contexte culturel

Vaccines are a central topic in global public health discussions and are sometimes associated with ethical and political debates regarding individual liberty versus collective safety.

Quiz rapide

The scientific community celebrated the discovery of a highly effective _____ against the rare tropical virus.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : vaccine

Mots lis

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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