contagious
Describes a disease that is spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact. It is also used figuratively to describe an emotion, feeling, or attitude that spreads quickly among a group of people.
Exemples
3 sur 5The doctor warned that the flu remains contagious for several days after the fever breaks.
The physician advised that the virus can still spread to others for a few days after the high temperature stops.
Public health officials are monitoring the outbreak of several highly contagious respiratory infections.
Government health authorities are tracking the sudden appearance of many easily spread lung diseases.
Stay away from me today; I've got a nasty cold and I'm probably contagious.
Don't get too close because I am sick and likely to pass the germs to you.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'CON' in contagious as standing for 'Contact'. If you have contact with someone, the feeling or germ spreads.
Quiz rapide
The toddler was sent home from daycare because his skin rash was considered _______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : contagious
Exemples
The doctor warned that the flu remains contagious for several days after the fever breaks.
everydayThe physician advised that the virus can still spread to others for a few days after the high temperature stops.
Public health officials are monitoring the outbreak of several highly contagious respiratory infections.
formalGovernment health authorities are tracking the sudden appearance of many easily spread lung diseases.
Stay away from me today; I've got a nasty cold and I'm probably contagious.
informalDon't get too close because I am sick and likely to pass the germs to you.
Sociologists have long studied the contagious nature of panic within crowded environments.
academicResearchers of society have investigated how fear spreads like a virus among people in packed spaces.
The CEO’s contagious optimism helped the company navigate through the financial crisis.
businessThe leader's positive attitude spread to everyone else and helped the firm survive the money problems.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
contagious smile
a smile that makes others want to smile too
social contagion
the spread of behaviors or attitudes through a group
emotional contagion
automatically mimicking the emotions of others
Souvent confondu avec
Infectious refers to any disease caused by germs, while contagious specifically means it spreads through contact with a person or object.
Notes d'usage
While originally a medical term, 'contagious' is frequently used in a positive sense to describe emotions like 'joy' or 'enthusiasm' in everyday conversation.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'contagious' only for bad things (diseases), but in English, it is very common to use it for positive emotions like laughter or energy.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'CON' in contagious as standing for 'Contact'. If you have contact with someone, the feeling or germ spreads.
Origine du mot
From the Latin 'contagio', which comes from 'con-' (together) and 'tangere' (to touch).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western psychology, 'contagious yawning' is often discussed as a sign of social empathy and bonding.
Quiz rapide
The toddler was sent home from daycare because his skin rash was considered _______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : contagious
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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