contagious

• Se dit d'une maladie qui peut se transmettre d'une personne à une autre, directement ou indirectement. Peut aussi qualifier quelque chose qui se propage facilement, comme une émotion ou une tendance.

Describes a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another.

1. Disease transmissionB1formalmedical

   A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.

   transmission d'une maladie contagieuse

   • The flu is highly contagious during the winter months.
   • Doctors warned that the virus is contagious even before symptoms appear.
   • Children should stay home if they have a contagious illness.

   Synonymescatchingcommunicableinfectioustransmissible

   Antonymesnoncommunicablenoncontagiousnoninfectious

2. Emotions or behaviorB2informal

   An emotion, feeling, or behavior that spreads quickly among people.

   contagieux (émotions, comportements)

   • Her laughter was contagious and soon everyone was giggling.
   • His enthusiasm for the project was contagious among the team.
   • The positive energy in the room was absolutely contagious.

   Synonymescatchinginfectious