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    Choléra (en. Cholera)

    /kɔ.le.ʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An infectious disease often associated with the consumption of contaminated water.
    The cholera epidemic affected many regions.
    L'épidémie de choléra a touché de nombreuses régions.
    An affliction that can cause severe dehydration.
    It is important to treat cholera quickly to avoid complications.
    Il est important de traiter le choléra rapidement pour éviter des complications.
    A transmissible disease primarily found in developing countries.
    Health camps have been set up to fight cholera.
    Des camps de santé ont été mis en place pour lutter contre le choléra.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'cholera', meaning 'bile flow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    traveler's cholera
    Cholera contracted during travel in at-risk areas.
    choléra des voyageurs
    cholera prevention
    Measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
    prévention du choléra
    cholera epidemic
    Rapid spread of the disease within a population.
    épidémie de choléra

    Related Words

    vibrio
    Bacteria responsible for cholera.
    vibrion
    dehydration
    Excessive fluid loss from the body, often caused by cholera.
    déshydratation
    healthcare
    Services aimed at promoting health and treating diseases.
    soins de santé

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a chaotic or disastrous situation.
    After this storm, the city looked like a real cholera.
    Après cette tempête, la ville ressemblait à un vrai choléra.
    To exaggeratedly complain about minor inconveniences.
    She threw a fit over a bad grade on the exam.
    Elle a fait un choléra pour une mauvaise note à l'examen.