No. 9,186 in French

contaminée

"Contaminée" means "contaminated" in English.

In a sentence

L'eau du puits est contaminée, il est dangereux de la boire.
The water from the well is contaminated; drinking it is unsafe.
In this sentence, 'contaminée' describes the state of the water being unsafe due to pollution or impurities.
La nourriture contaminée peut causer des problèmes de santé.
Contaminated food can cause health problems.
Here, 'contaminée' is an adjective modifying 'nourriture', emphasizing the detrimental state due to harmful substances.
L'air dans cette région est malheureusement contaminé par des gaz industriels.
The air in this region is unfortunately contaminated by industrial gases.
In this example, 'contaminé' describes the air as being polluted, showcasing environmental contamination.

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