test Covid
The English phrase 'covid test' is test Covid in French.
test Covid refers to a medical examination used to determine if a person is infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In medical contexts, speakers often specify the exact type of test being used, such as un test PCR (a PCR test) or un test antigénique (an antigen test).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation Test de dépistage de la COVID is commonly used in France, whereas some French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada, may prefer to use Test de dépistage de la COVID-19.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun phrase, so it takes the masculine article le (e.g., le test Covid). To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to the word 'test' to get des tests Covid.
Did you know?
- While test is common today, the word originally referred to a clay pot used by chemists to assay precious metals. This process of 'testing' purity evolved into the general meaning of a medical exam.
- While test is used for medical exams, French has a different word, épreuve, for a test in a school or a challenging trial in life.
- In French, the word covid is officially feminine, which is why you will often see it written as la COVID in formal documents. However, in casual speech, many people treat it as masculine.
Examples in context
- Avant de voyager à l'étranger, il est conseillé de passer un test de dépistage de la COVID-19.Before traveling abroad, it is advisable to take a COVID-19 screening test.
- J'ai besoin de me faire faire un test COVID avant de me rendre à cette fête.I need to get a COVID test before going to this party.
- Je dois faire un test Covid.I have to take a covid test.
- Le test Covid est négatif.The covid test is negative.
- Où puis-je acheter un test Covid ?Where can I buy a covid test?
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing their health before a trip.
- LéaTu as fait ton test Covid pour le voyage ?Did you take your Covid test for the trip?
- NathanOui, je l'ai fait ce matin.Yes, I did it this morning.
- LéaC'est super, et quel est le résultat ?That's great, and what is the result?
- NathanMon test Covid est négatif, on peut partir !My Covid test is negative, we can leave!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries test, CC BY-SA 4.0.
