toxic

• Décrit quelque chose de toxique ou de nocif, souvent utilisé à la fois au sens propre (chimique) et au sens figuré (social ou environnemental).

Describes something that is poisonous or harmful, often used in both literal (chemical) and figurative (social or environmental) contexts.

1. B1formalscientific

   Containing or being a poisonous substance that can cause harm or death.

   toxique (poison)

   • The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
   • Some mushrooms are highly toxic to humans.
   • The lab handles toxic materials with extreme caution.

   Synonymesbanefuldeadlylethalnoxiouspestilentialpoisonousvenomousvirulent

   Antonymesbenignharmlessinnocuousnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

2. Harmful to healthB1formalmedical

   Relating to or caused by a poison or harmful substance.

   toxique (nuisible à la santé)

   • Exposure to toxic fumes can cause respiratory problems.
   • The patient was treated for toxic shock syndrome.
   • Long-term exposure to toxic waste is dangerous.

   Synonymesdangerousdeleteriousharmfulinjuriousnoxiouspoisonousunhealthy

   Antonymesbenignharmlessnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

3. Negative or harmful behaviorB2informal

   Describing a person, relationship, or environment that is harmful, unpleasant, or damaging.

   Toxique (comportement néfaste)

   • She decided to leave her toxic workplace.
   • He has a toxic attitude that brings everyone down.
   • Toxic friendships can affect your mental health.

   Synonymesabusivecausticcorrosivedestructiveharmfulmalignantnoxiousperniciouspoisonousvitriolic

   Antonymesbeneficialhealthypositivesupportivewholesome