Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grippe
noun
/ɡrɪp/
Definition
Grippe refers to an infectious disease caused by viruses, specifically the influenza virus.
Examples
- During the winter months, grippe cases tend to increase.
- She missed a week of school because she caught grippe.
Meaning
Commonly known as the flu, grippe is a contagious respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
Synonyms
- influenza
- flu
