No. 12,330 in French
épidémique
Relating to or characteristic of an epidemic.
In a sentence
La propagation de la grippe dans cette région est devenue épidémique.
The spread of the flu in this region has become epidemic.
In this usage, 'épidémique' functions as an adjective describing the characteristic of the spread of the flu, indicating it has reached epidemic proportions.
Les comportements épidémiques des agents infectieux doivent être compris.
The epidemic behaviors of infectious agents must be understood.
Here, 'épidémique' serves to qualify 'comportements' (behaviors), referring to the nature of these behaviors as related to an epidemic pattern in infectious agents.
Cette zone était en alerte en raison d'un risque épidémique potentiel.
This area was on alert due to a potential epidemic risk.
In this instance, 'épidémique' describes the type of risk being discussed, specifically in relation to the possibility of an epidemic occurring.
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