Cool MateMeaning of Flu
In simple words: A sickness caused by a virus, making you feel tired and have fever.
Flu in a sentence
- The whole family has the flu.
- She's got flu.
- She was off work for four days because of a bout with the flu.
- a **flu outbreak/epidemic/pandemic**
- a **flu vaccine/vaccination**
- a **flu jab**
- a **flu shot**
- He is suffering from **flu-like symptoms**.
How to use Flu
Use 'flu' when talking about the illness caused by the influenza virus. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in serious medical discussions where more specific terms are needed.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'flying flu' because it spreads quickly from person to person, like a bird in flight.
Related words
Collocations with Flu
Common mistakes with Flu
- Confusing flu with a common cold.
- Using 'the flu' when talking about sickness in general.
- Not recognizing that flu can be serious for some people.
Flu appears in
Flu in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إنفلونزا
مرض يسببه فيروس، يجعلك تشعر بالتعب والحمى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফ্লু
ভাইরাস ঘটিত একটি অসুস্থতা, যাতে শরীর দুর্বল লাগে আর জ্বর আসে।
- GermanDeutsch
Grippe
Eine Krankheit, die durch ein Virus verursacht wird und dich müde macht und Fieber verursacht.
- SpanishEspañol
gripe
Una enfermedad causada por un virus, que te hace sentir cansado y con fiebre.
- Persianفارسی
آنفولانزا
بیماریای که به خاطر یک ویروس به وجود میاد و باعث خستگی و تب میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Grippe
Une maladie causée par un virus, qui te fatigue et te donne de la fièvre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फ्लू
एक वायरस से होने वाली बीमारी, जिससे थकान और बुखार महसूस होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Influenza
Una malattia causata da un virus, che ti fa sentire stanco e avere la febbre.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gripe
Uma doença causada por um vírus, que te deixa cansado e com febre.
- RussianРусский
Грипп
Болезнь, вызванная вирусом, из-за которой вы чувствуете усталость и у вас жар.
- Urduاردو
فلو
ایک بیماری جو وائرس کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہے، جس سے آپ کو تھکاوٹ اور بخار محسوس ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
流感
一种由病毒引起的疾病，让你感到疲惫和发烧。
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Frequently asked questions about Flu
What does Flu mean?
A sickness caused by a virus, making you feel tired and have fever.
What is the definition of Flu?
a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness
How do you use Flu in a sentence?
The whole family has the flu.
Can you give another example of Flu?
She's got flu.
What are synonyms for Flu?
Common alternatives include influenza, virus, bug, sickness.
What is the opposite of Flu?
Opposite meanings include health, wellness.
What words go with Flu?
It commonly pairs with mild, bad, gastric, bout, case, dose, be in bed with, have, suffer from, bug, virus, epidemic, a bout with the flu.
What are common mistakes when using Flu?
Confusing flu with a common cold. Using 'the flu' when talking about sickness in general. Not recognizing that flu can be serious for some people.
How do you pronounce Flu?
US: /["/fluː/"]/, UK: /["/fluː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Flu?
Use 'flu' when talking about the illness caused by the influenza virus. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in serious medical discussions where more specific terms are needed.
What CEFR level is Flu?
"Flu" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.