When you want to introduce an extreme possibility, use the conjunction voire (and even / if not). It connects two related ideas, escalating to a stronger, more intense version of the first.
| The symptom is serious, and even unbearable. | Le symptôme est grave, voire insupportable. |
| The illness is very contagious, and even deadly. | La maladie est très contagieuse, voire mortelle. |
You can use voire to connect adjectives, adverbs, and nouns to show a clear progression.
| The lockdown is long, and even endless. | Le confinement est long, voire interminable. |
| The patient coughs often, and even all the time. | Le patient tousse souvent, voire tout le temps. |
| The doctor is looking for a treatment, and even a vaccine. | Le médecin cherche un traitement, voire un vaccin. |
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