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    Toux (en. Cough)

    /tu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A reflex movement that allows for the sudden expulsion of air.
    He had a strong cough during the night.
    Il a eu une forte toux pendant la nuit.
    A common symptom in various respiratory diseases.
    Coughing is a symptom of the flu.
    La toux est un symptôme de la grippe.
    Emission of sounds produced by an effort to clear the airways.
    His irregular cough worried his friends.
    Sa toux irrégulière inquiétait ses amis.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'cough' comes from the Latin 'tussis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a cough
    To be affected by an ailment that causes this symptom.
    avoir une toux
    dog's cough
    A harsh cough often heard in animals.
    toux de chien
    persistent cough
    A cough that lasts more than three weeks.
    toux persistante

    Related Words

    virus
    Pathogenic agent that can cause a cough.
    virus
    cold
    Viral illness that can be accompanied by a cough.
    rhume
    bronchitis
    Inflammation of the bronchi often causing a cough.
    bronchite

    Slang Meanings

    Crunchy
    He has a crunchy cough after smoking.
    Il a une toux croustillante après avoir fumé.
    old person's cough
    I have to wake up the old man with my old person's cough.
    Il faut bien que je réveille le vieux avec ma toux de vieux.