Signification
To become sick with a common viral infection of the nose and throat.
Contexte culturel
People often use 'catch a cold' as a reason for missing work or school. Similar to the US, but 'a cold' is often referred to as 'a bug'.
Use 'caught' for past
Remember that 'catch' is irregular. Use 'caught' when talking about last week.
Signification
To become sick with a common viral infection of the nose and throat.
Use 'caught' for past
Remember that 'catch' is irregular. Use 'caught' when talking about last week.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
I think I am going to ____ a cold.
The standard collocation is 'catch a cold'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesI think I am going to ____ a cold.
The standard collocation is 'catch a cold'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is usually 'a cold' because it is one of many common colds.
Expressions liées
Come down with
synonymTo start feeling sick
