No. 4,456 in French
infection
The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body, causing disease.
In a sentence
Le médecin a confirmé une infection bactérienne.
The doctor confirmed a bacterial infection.
In this sentence, 'infection' refers to a medical condition caused by bacteria.
Il y avait une infection sur l'ordinateur due à un virus.
There was an infection on the computer caused by a virus.
Here, 'infection' is used metaphorically to describe malicious software affecting the computer.
La propagation de l'infection à travers la ville inquiète les autorités.
The spread of the infection across the city concerns the authorities.
In this context, 'infection' again refers to a biological spread of disease or virus, highlighting its impact on a community.
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