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    Contagion (en. Contagion)

    kɔ̃.ta.ʒjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Spread of a disease through direct or indirect contact.
    Contagion is rapid in a non-immunized community.
    La contagion est rapide dans une communauté non immunisée.
    Emotional or social influence that spreads among individuals.
    The contagion of fear can affect an entire group.
    La contagion de la peur peut affecter tout un groupe.
    Transmission of an idea or behavior.
    The contagion of ideas is a phenomenon observed during protests.
    La contagion des idées est un phénomène observé lors des manifestations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contagio,' meaning 'contact, infection.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contagion of fear
    Transmission of a fear prompting a collective reaction.
    contagion de la peur
    social contagion
    Process by which a behavior or emotion spreads within a group.
    contagion sociale

    Related Words

    infect
    Introducing a pathogen into an organism.
    infecter
    virus
    Infectious agent capable of reproducing within cells.
    virus
    epidemic
    Rapid spread of a disease in a region.
    épidémie

    Slang Meanings

    Act of drawing inspiration from others
    It's like a style contagion on social media.
    C'est comme une contagion de style dans les réseaux sociaux.
    Ripple effect
    When he started dancing, the contagion took over everyone.
    Quand il a commencé à danser, la contagion a pris tout le monde.