B1 adjective

virulent

When something is virulent in French, it means it's very strong and can cause a lot of harm or damage. Think of it like a very aggressive sickness or a powerful poison. For example, a particularly nasty flu can be described as virulent. It's not a common everyday word, but it's good to know for understanding more serious topics.

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multiple choice B1

Choose the best synonym for 'virulent' in this context: 'La grippe était très ___ cette année.'

正解! おしい! 正解: sévère (severe)

In this context, 'virulent' refers to the severity of the flu, making 'sévère' the most appropriate synonym.

multiple choice B1

Which sentence uses 'virulent' correctly?

正解! おしい! 正解: Le nouveau virus est si virulent qu'il se propage rapidement. (The new virus is so virulent that it spreads quickly.)

'Virulent' describes something extremely severe or harmful, which fits with a rapidly spreading virus. The other options use 'virulent' incorrectly.

multiple choice B1

What is the opposite of 'virulent' when talking about a disease?

正解! おしい! 正解: bénin (benign)

'Virulent' implies severity and harm, while 'bénin' (benign) suggests something mild and not harmful, making it the opposite.

true false B1

A virulent disease is usually easy to cure.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

False. A virulent disease is extremely severe or harmful, meaning it is often difficult, not easy, to cure.

true false B1

You can describe a person's words as 'virulent' if they are very harsh or bitter.

正解! おしい! 正解: 正しい

True. 'Virulent' can also be used metaphorically to describe speech that is extremely severe, harsh, or hostile.

true false B1

A 'virulent' solution would likely be good for your health.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

False. If a solution is 'virulent,' it means it is extremely harmful or severe, and therefore not good for your health.

listening C1

The flu has evolved into a particularly virulent form this year.

正解! おしい! 正解: La grippe a évolué en une forme particulièrement virulente cette année.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening C1

His criticisms were virulent, mercilessly attacking the new policy.

正解! おしい! 正解: Ses critiques étaient virulentes, attaquant sans pitié la nouvelle politique.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening C1

Despite treatments, the infection proved to be surprisingly virulent.

正解! おしい! 正解: Malgré les traitements, l'infection s'est avérée étonnamment virulente.
正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Il a dû faire face à une opposition virulente de la part des manifestants.

Focus: virulente

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

La propagation de cette souche virulente du virus est préoccupante.

Focus: virulente, préoccupante

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Les discussions autour de la réforme étaient souvent virulentes et passionnées.

Focus: virulentes, passionnées

正解! おしい! 正解:

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