B2 noun Neutre

virus

/ˈvaɪərəs/

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

Exemples

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1

I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.

I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.

2

The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.

The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.

3

My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.

My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.

Famille de mots

Nom
virus
Adverbe
virally
Adjectif
viral
Apparenté
virology
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'V' in Virus as standing for 'Vicious'—it is a tiny, vicious invader that takes over a host.

Quiz rapide

The IT department installed new software to protect the network from a potential ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : virus

Exemples

1

I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.

everyday

I think I've caught a virus because I have a fever and a sore throat.

2

The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.

formal

The researchers are working to sequence the genetic material of the virus to develop a targeted treatment.

3

My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.

informal

My PC is so slow; I'm worried I picked up a virus from that website.

4

The study examines how the virus bypasses the host's immune response during the initial stages of infection.

academic

The study examines how the virus bypasses the host's immune response during the initial stages of infection.

5

Our internal servers were compromised by a sophisticated virus, leading to a temporary suspension of services.

business

Our internal servers were compromised by a sophisticated virus, leading to a temporary suspension of services.

Famille de mots

Nom
virus
Adverbe
virally
Adjectif
viral
Apparenté
virology

Collocations courantes

catch a virus to become infected with a biological virus
computer virus malicious software designed to spread between computers
deadly virus a virus that is likely to cause death
spread a virus the act of transmitting a virus to others
novel virus a newly discovered or identified virus

Phrases Courantes

go viral

to spread rapidly over the internet

viral load

the amount of a specific virus in a person's blood

stomach virus

a common viral infection of the digestive tract

Souvent confondu avec

virus vs bacteria

Bacteria are complex, single-celled organisms that can survive on their own, while viruses are much smaller and need a living host to multiply.

virus vs malware

Malware is a broad term for any malicious software; a virus is a specific type of malware that replicates by attaching itself to other files.

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Notes d'usage

The word can be used in both biological and technological contexts. When used biologically, it often implies a contagious disease.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget that the plural of 'virus' is 'viruses', not 'viri' or 'vira'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'V' in Virus as standing for 'Vicious'—it is a tiny, vicious invader that takes over a host.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'virus', meaning poison or slimy liquid.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: viruses Often used as a modifier (e.g., virus protection)
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Contexte culturel

The global experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has made this term central to public discourse, policy, and daily conversation worldwide.

Quiz rapide

The IT department installed new software to protect the network from a potential ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : virus

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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