🪱parasite (párasite)

noun
/ˈpærəsaɪt/
parasite (parasite)

Signification

An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the host’s expense.
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Traduction de la signification
Un organisme qui vit dans ou sur un autre organisme et en tire profit aux dépens de l'hôte.
Un organisme qui vit dans ou sur un autre organisme et en tire profit aux depens de l'hote.

Phrases d'exemple

The parasite weakened the tree by feeding on its nutrients.

Le parasite a affaibli l'arbre en se nourrissant de ses nutriments.
Le parasite a affaibli l'arbre en se nourrissant de ses nutriments.

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

Le chien a été traité pour les parasites intestinaux.
Le chien a été traité pour les parasites intestinaux.

Expressions d'exemple

social parasite
parasite social
parasite social

Synonymes

freeloader, leech, sponger, hanger-on, bloodsucker, dependent
Entrée 1
freeloader, leech, sponger, hanger-on
Entrée 2
bloodsucker, leech, freeloader, dependent

Antonymes

host, benefactor, provider, supporter
Entrée 1
host, benefactor
Entrée 2
host, provider, benefactor, supporter

Collocations

intestinal parasite, deadly parasite, social parasite, blood parasite, remove parasite
Entrée 1
intestinal parasite, deadly parasite, social parasite
Entrée 2
intestinal parasite, blood parasite, remove parasite

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