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immune

UK
/ɪˈmjuːn/
US
/ɪˈmjun/

Translations

immunenoun
immunes
pl
UK
/ɪˈmjuːn/
US
/ɪˈmjun/
immuniséNom masculin, emploi rare et surtout médical.
The study focused on individuals who were immune to the virus after receiving the vaccine.
L’étude portait sur des immunisés contre le virus après avoir reçu le vaccin.
Synonyms
safe person
insusceptible person
resistant person
immune individual
protected person
exempt
immuneadjective
UK
/ɪˈmjuːn/
US
/ɪˈmjun/
Generally treated as a non-gradable adjective; comparative and superlative forms are normally avoided.
He seemed immune to the criticism and continued with his work.
Il semblait insensible aux critiques et a continué son travail.
exemptS’emploie surtout dans le registre juridique ou administratif.
As a diplomat, she was immune from prosecution under the host country's laws.
En tant que diplomate, elle était exemptée de poursuites en vertu des lois du pays hôte.
After receiving the vaccine, she was immune to the virus.
Après avoir reçu le vaccin, elle était immunisée contre le virus.
Synonyms
insusceptible
safe
exempt
invulnerable
resistant
protected
Antonyms
susceptible

Definitions

immunenoun
A person who is not susceptible to a particular infection or disease due to the presence of specific antibodies or immune cells.
The study focused on individuals who were immune to the virus after receiving the vaccine.
historical: A Roman soldier who was exempt from ordinary duties because of possessing a special skill or performing specialized tasks.
Immunes such as medics and engineers were crucial to the efficiency of the Roman legions.
immuneadjective
Resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
After receiving the vaccine, she was immune to the virus.
Not affected or influenced by something.
He seemed immune to the criticism and continued with his work.
Exempt or protected from an obligation or the effects of something.
As a diplomat, she was immune from prosecution under the host country's laws.
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