What does parasite in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word parasite in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use parasite in French.

The word parasite in French means parasite, interference, static, parasite, parasitic, parasitic, parasitise, parasitize, sponge off , leech off, interfere with. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word parasite

parasite

nom masculin (animal pique-assiette)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La tique est un parasite qui suce le sang.
The tick is a blood-sucking parasite.

interference, static

nom masculin (surtout au pluriel (bruit indésirable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sans antenne, le son de cette radio est plein de parasites.
Without an aerial, the sound from this radio is full of interference.

parasite

nom masculin (figuré (profiteur) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet agent sportif ne rend aucun service, c'est un vrai parasite.
This sports promoter serves no purpose; he's a real freeloader.

parasitic

adjectif (figuré (gênant, encombrant) (figurative, pejorative)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ces paparazzis parasites vont vite être chassés.
These parasitic paparazzi will quickly be chased away.

parasitic

adjectif (qui vit aux dépens de)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ces vers parasites sont difficiles à éliminer.
These parasitic worms are difficult to flush out.

parasitise, parasitize

verbe transitif (Biologie : vivre aux dépens d'un être vivant) (Biology)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Le gui a parasité cet arbre.

sponge off , leech off

verbe transitif (figuré (vivre aux dépens de [qqn]) (figurative)

Après sa rupture, mon ami est venu s'installer chez moi et m'a complètement parasité.

interfere with

verbe transitif (gêner une réception)

L'antenne des voisins parasite notre réception.

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