contracter
To catch or develop (a disease or illness).
Contracter is the formal way to say you have caught a medical condition.
30초 단어
- To catch or acquire a disease or virus.
- Used primarily in medical or formal health contexts.
- Implies an involuntary exposure to an illness.
Summary
Contracter is the formal way to say you have caught a medical condition.
- To catch or acquire a disease or virus.
- Used primarily in medical or formal health contexts.
- Implies an involuntary exposure to an illness.
Use in formal medical contexts
Prefer 'contracter' over 'attraper' when speaking to a doctor or writing a formal letter. It sounds more professional and precise.
Do not confuse with physical contraction
Remember that 'contracter' also refers to muscles. Context is essential to distinguish between a virus and a physical movement.
Common usage in health campaigns
Public health posters in France often use 'contracter' to warn against viruses. It carries a serious tone regarding public safety.
예시
4 / 4Il a contracté la grippe la semaine dernière.
He caught the flu last week.
Le patient a contracté une infection nosocomiale.
The patient contracted a hospital-acquired infection.
J'ai peur de contracter un virus.
I am afraid of catching a virus.
Les études montrent que les enfants contractent souvent des rhumes.
Studies show that children often catch colds.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'contract' you sign with a virus; once you 'contract' it, you are bound to be sick. The double 'c' helps you remember it is a serious commitment to an illness.
Aperçu
Le verbe 'contracter' possède plusieurs sens en français, mais dans le cadre du niveau A2, il est principalement utilisé pour désigner l'action de tomber malade. Il implique une notion de passivité : le sujet ne choisit pas de contracter une maladie, il la subit. 2) Modèles d'utilisation : On l'utilise généralement avec un complément d'objet direct désignant une pathologie (ex: contracter la grippe). Il se conjugue comme un verbe régulier du premier groupe en -er. 3) Contextes courants : Ce terme est très fréquent dans le domaine de la santé, des rapports médicaux ou des conversations sur la prévention des maladies (ex: hygiène, épidémies). Il est plus formel que le verbe 'attraper'. 4) Comparaison : Contrairement à 'attraper' qui est très familier et peut s'utiliser pour des objets, 'contracter' est réservé au domaine médical et soutenu. Il se distingue de 'développer' qui suggère un processus interne plus long, tandis que 'contracter' marque souvent l'instant de l'infection.
사용 참고사항
Use 'contracter' when you want to sound professional or when discussing medical issues. In casual conversation with friends, 'attraper' is much more natural. Avoid using 'contracter' for non-medical objects unless you are referring to a contract or a muscle.
자주 하는 실수
Beginners often mistake 'contracter' for 'contacter' (to contact someone). Ensure you include the 'r' before the 't' to avoid saying 'to call someone' instead of 'to catch a disease'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'contract' you sign with a virus; once you 'contract' it, you are bound to be sick. The double 'c' helps you remember it is a serious commitment to an illness.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'contractare', meaning to draw together or to conclude. In medical terms, it evolved to mean the drawing in or acquisition of a pathogen.
문화적 맥락
In France, medical language is often precise. Using 'contracter' shows a good command of vocabulary, especially in professional environments like offices or clinics.
예시
Il a contracté la grippe la semaine dernière.
everydayHe caught the flu last week.
Le patient a contracté une infection nosocomiale.
formalThe patient contracted a hospital-acquired infection.
J'ai peur de contracter un virus.
informalI am afraid of catching a virus.
Les études montrent que les enfants contractent souvent des rhumes.
academicStudies show that children often catch colds.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
contracter un prêt
to take out a loan
contracter un muscle
to flex a muscle
contracter un mariage
to enter into a marriage
자주 혼동되는 단어
Attraper is much more common and informal. It can be used for things other than diseases, like catching a ball.
Développer refers to the progression or manifestation of symptoms over time, while contracter refers to the initial act of catching the germ.
문법 패턴
Use in formal medical contexts
Prefer 'contracter' over 'attraper' when speaking to a doctor or writing a formal letter. It sounds more professional and precise.
Do not confuse with physical contraction
Remember that 'contracter' also refers to muscles. Context is essential to distinguish between a virus and a physical movement.
Common usage in health campaigns
Public health posters in France often use 'contracter' to warn against viruses. It carries a serious tone regarding public safety.
셀프 테스트
Complétez la phrase avec la forme correcte.
Il a malheureusement ___ une grave infection en voyage.
Le participe passé est nécessaire après l'auxiliaire 'a'.
Choisissez le synonyme le plus proche.
Quel verbe est synonyme de 'contracter' dans le contexte d'une maladie ?
Attraper est le synonyme le plus courant pour l'acquisition d'une maladie.
Remettez les mots dans l'ordre.
la / a / grippe / il / contracté
La structure sujet + auxiliaire + participe passé + objet est correcte.
점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Oui, c'est tout à fait correct. Bien que le rhume soit bénin, l'usage de 'contracter' reste approprié pour décrire l'acquisition du virus.
Le mot 'attraper' est courant et informel, tandis que 'contracter' est plus précis et formel. On utilise 'contracter' dans des articles de presse ou des avis médicaux.
Non, 'contracter' peut aussi signifier s'engager par un contrat (ex: contracter un prêt) ou rendre un muscle plus court (ex: contracter un muscle).
Oui, c'est un verbe du premier groupe se terminant en -er. Il suit la conjugaison standard des verbes comme 'parler' ou 'donner'.
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