1. influenza; a contagious viral illness characterized by fever, body aches, and respiratory symptoms
Usage: somewhat formal or dated; more common in medical or historical contexts; from French

Examples

• During the winter months, grippe spreads rapidly through schools and offices.
• The doctor diagnosed her with grippe after she complained of fever and muscle aches.
• In the early 20th century, grippe epidemics were a serious public health concern.
• He was bedridden for a week with grippe.
• The symptoms of grippe typically include cough, fatigue, and headache.