L'infection
Example: L'infection s'est propagée rapidement malgré les traitements.
Definition
"L'infection" refers to the process by which harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, enter and multiply within the body, causing illness or disease. It often spreads quickly and can require medical treatment to control or eliminate the harmful agents.
Etymology
The word "l'infection" comes from the Latin 'infectio,' meaning 'to dye, stain, or corrupt.' Over time, it evolved in French to describe the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body, metaphorically 'staining' health with disease.
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"L'infection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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