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"Vaccine" in French: vaccin
le vaccin
Vaccine in French is le vaccin, masculine. Un vaccin contre la grippe is a flu vaccine. Se faire vacciner means to get vaccinated; the shot itself is often une piqûre in casual talk.
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How to pronounce vaccin
Say it
vak-SAN
/vak.sɛ̃/
Vaccin: vak-SAN with nasal an. Soft double c like ks. Plural vaccins same vowel.
"Vaccine" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le vaccin | the vaccine Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un vaccin contre… | a vaccine against… Naming the disease. | Naming the disease. |
| se faire vacciner | to get vaccinated The action. | The action. |
| rappel de vaccin | booster / vaccine booster Follow-up dose. | Follow-up dose. |
How to use vaccin in real life
- 1Travel clinic
Il me faut un vaccin avant le voyage.
I need a vaccine before the trip.
Un vaccin.
- 2Pharmacy chat
Le vaccin contre la grippe est disponible.
The flu vaccine is available.
Le vaccin contre…
- 3Parent reminder
N'oublie pas le vaccin de rappel de Léo.
Don't forget Léo's booster vaccine.
Le vaccin de rappel.
Mistakes English speakers make with vaccin
Incorrect: La vaccin.
Correct: Le vaccin.
Vaccin is masculine.
Incorrect: J'ai besoin d'un vaccine.
Correct: J'ai besoin d'un vaccin.
French noun is vaccin.
Good to know
Pharmacies and centres de vaccination handle many vaccins. Bring your carnet de santé or vaccination record when possible; reminders for rappels are common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a winter trip
ChatPal
Tu as fait le vaccin grippe cette année ?
Did you get the flu vaccine this year?
You
Pas encore. Je prends rendez-vous pour le vaccin.
Not yet. I'm booking an appointment for the vaccine.
ChatPal
Bien. Un vaccin, ça évite les mauvaises surprises.
Good. A vaccine avoids nasty surprises.
You
Exactement.
Exactly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vaccine" in French
How do you say vaccine in French?
Le vaccin.
How do you say get vaccinated?
Se faire vacciner.
Vaccine or vaccination?
Vaccin is the product; vaccination is the process.
How do you pronounce vaccin?
vak-SAN.
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