bug

• Nom désignant un petit insecte ou arthropode, ainsi qu'en informatique, une erreur ou un défaut dans un logiciel ou un matériel provoquant un dysfonctionnement.

A noun referring to a small insect or arthropod, or in computing, an error or flaw in software or hardware that causes it to malfunction.

1. A1informal

   A small insect or similar creature.

   Insecte (petite bestiole)

   • There is a bug crawling on the wall.
   • She is afraid of bugs and spiders.
   • The garden is full of bugs in the summer.

   Synonymescreepy-crawlyinsect

2. Software errorA2informalIT

   A flaw or error in a computer program or system that causes it to malfunction.

   Bug informatique

   • The developer fixed a critical bug in the app.
   • This game has a bug that crashes the system.
   • We need to report this bug to the IT team.

   Synonymesanomalydefecterrorfaultflawglitchissuemalfunction

3. A2informalmedical

   A minor illness caused by a virus or bacteria.

   Maladie bénigne (virus ou bactérie)

   • I caught a stomach bug from my friend.
   • She is recovering from a flu bug.
   • There is a bug going around the office.

   Synonymesailmentillnessinfectionsicknessvirus

   Antonymeshealthwellness

4. Hidden listening deviceC1formal

   A small hidden microphone used for secret surveillance.

   Micro espion

   • The spy planted a bug in the conference room.
   • They swept the office for listening bugs.
   • The detective found a bug under the desk.

   Synonymeswire

• Verbe signifiant agacer ou importuner quelqu'un, ou installer un dispositif d'écoute clandestin.

A verb used to indicate the act of annoying or bothering someone, or to install a hidden listening device.

1. Cause a malfunctionB2informalIT

   To cause a software or hardware system to malfunction or produce an error.

   provoquer un dysfonctionnement

   • The new update bugged the entire application.
   • This code is bugging the login system.
   • The program keeps bugging out when I try to save.

   Synonymesbreakcorruptcrashdisableglitch

2. Annoy or irritateB1informal

   To bother or irritate someone persistently.

   agacer, ennuyer

   • Stop bugging me while I'm working.
   • The noise from the construction is really bugging her.
   • He keeps bugging his brother to lend him money.

   Synonymesannoybotherharassirkirritatenagpeevepesterplaguevex

   Antonymesdelightgratifypleasesoothe

3. Secretly listenC1formal

   To install a hidden listening device (a bug) to secretly monitor conversations.

   poser un micro espion

   • The detective bugged the suspect's office.
   • They discovered the room had been bugged.
   • The agency bugged the phone line to gather evidence.

   Synonymestapwiretap

Variantes phrasalbug out