Cordon Sanitaire

Pronunciation: /kɔrdɒn sænɪtɛr/

Definitions of cordon sanitaire

noun a set of measures taken to prevent the spread of a disease

Example Sentences

A1 The government implemented a cordon sanitaire to prevent the spread of the virus.

A2 During the outbreak, a cordon sanitaire was set up around the affected area.

B1 The cordon sanitaire was enforced by the military to ensure no one entered or left the quarantine zone.

B2 Medical professionals worked tirelessly within the cordon sanitaire to provide care to those in need.

C1 The cordon sanitaire was lifted once the authorities were confident that the virus had been contained.

C2 The decision to establish a cordon sanitaire was met with mixed reactions from the public and experts alike.

Examples of cordon sanitaire in a Sentence

formal The government implemented a cordon sanitaire to contain the spread of the virus in the affected area.

informal They set up a cordon sanitaire around the crime scene to keep everyone out.

slang The cops put up a cordon sanitaire so nobody could get in or out of the building.

figurative She created a cordon sanitaire around herself, keeping her emotions guarded from others.

Grammatical Forms of cordon sanitaire

• plural: cordons sanitaires
• comparative: more cordon sanitaire
• superlative: most cordon sanitaire
• present tense: cordon sanitaire
• future tense: will cordon sanitaire
• perfect tense: has cordon sanitaire
• continuous tense: is cordon sanitaire
• singular: cordon sanitaire
• positive degree: cordon sanitaire
• infinitive: to cordon sanitaire
• gerund: cordon sanitairing
• participle: cordon sanitairing

Origin and Evolution of cordon sanitaire

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'cordon sanitaire' originated in the field of military tactics and was used to describe a line or barrier established to prevent the spread of disease or infection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cordon sanitaire' has evolved to also refer to a political strategy of isolating a region or group deemed to be a threat, rather than just a physical barrier for health purposes.