flu
word
/ˈfɫu/
floo
/flˈuː/
floo
Definition
The flu is a common infectious illness caused by a virus. It usually makes you feel feverish, tired, and achy, and it is often more serious than a cold.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'flu' usually means influenza, not just any cold. Common phrases are 'have the flu', 'get the flu', and 'flu season'. Learners often confuse it with 'cold'; the flu is typically stronger and comes with fever and body aches.
Spanish: gripePortuguese (BR): gripePortuguese (PT): gripeChinese (Simplified): 流感Chinese (Traditional): 流感Hindi: फ्लू - इन्फ्लुएंज़ाArabic: الإنفلونزا - الزكام الشديدBengali: ফ্লু - ইনফ্লুয়েঞ্জাRussian: гриппJapanese: インフルエンザVietnamese: cúmKorean: 독감Turkish: gripUrdu: فلو - انفلوئنزاIndonesian: flu - influenza
Example Sentences
I have the flu, so I am staying home today.
basic
She missed school because of the flu.
basic
Many people get the flu in winter.
basic
I thought it was just a cold, but it turned out to be the flu.
natural
The whole office is going around with the flu right now.
natural
I finally got over the flu, but I still feel weak.
natural