oral

oral

Qui se fait par la parole plutôt que par écrit.

En anglais simple : Using speech rather than writing.

• We have an oral test tomorrow.
• She gave an oral presentation about her trip.
• These stories survive through oral tradition.

Synonymes : spoken, verbal

Contraires : written

Expressions courantes : oral exam, oral history, oral presentation, oral agreement

buccal, oral

Qui concerne la bouche ou les activités qui l’utilisent.

En anglais simple : Connected with the mouth, including activities that use it.

• Good oral hygiene protects your teeth.
• The nurse checked for oral infections.
• They discussed the risks of oral sex.

Synonymes : mouthly

Expressions courantes : oral hygiene, oral sex, oral care, oral cavity

oral

Qui se prend par la bouche et s’avale, notamment un médicament.

En anglais simple : Taken through the mouth and swallowed, especially medicine.

• The doctor prescribed oral antibiotics.
• This medicine comes in an oral form.
• Oral treatment was easier than daily injections.

Expressions courantes : oral medication, oral dose, oral antibiotics, oral treatment

oral, examen oral

Épreuve où l’on répond aux questions en parlant.

En anglais simple : A test in which you answer questions by speaking.

• My French oral is tomorrow.
• She passed her oral with high marks.
• The orals will take place in the language classroom.

Synonymes : oral exam, spoken test

Expressions courantes : French oral, Spanish oral, pass an oral, final oral