English–French

“contaminate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tamine/

Example

L'usine contamine la rivière.

The factory contaminates the river.

Illustration for contaminer (contaminate)

How to say “contaminate” in French

“Contaminate” in French is contaminer.

A clean medium receiving something unwanted that compromises its original quality or reliability.

Full entry for contaminer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contaminer

Une viande mal cuite peut contaminer les consommateurs.

Undercooked meat can contaminate consumers.

Tips for using contaminer

  • Contaminer applies to information and reputations as well as physical substances, so context determines whether the harm is literal or figurative.

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