contagion

• Nom désignant la transmission ou la propagation d'une maladie d'une personne ou d'un organisme à un autre, souvent par contact direct ou indirect.

A noun referring to the transmission or spread of a disease from one person or organism to another, often through direct or indirect contact.

1. Disease transmissionB2formalmedical

   The spread of a disease from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.

   Contagion (transmission d'une maladie)

   • The contagion spread rapidly through the crowded city.
   • Doctors warned about the risk of contagion in the hospital.
   • Quarantine measures were implemented to prevent further contagion.

   Synonymescontaminationinfectionspreadtransmission

2. Spread of influenceC1formal

   The rapid spread of an idea, emotion, or behavior among people.

   contagion (au sens figuré)

   • The contagion of fear swept through the population after the news.
   • Social media can accelerate the contagion of misinformation.
   • The contagion of enthusiasm inspired the entire team.

   Synonymesdiffusiondisseminationepidemicinfectionpropagationspreadtransmission