English–French
“infection” in French
How to say “infection” in French
“Infection” in French is contagion.
A chain of infection passing from one person to the next through touch, droplets, or contaminated objects.
Example sentences with contagion
La contagion est évitée par la vaccination.
Contagion is prevented by vaccination.
Tips for using contagion
- Contagion is feminine, so standard phrasing uses la contagion and cette contagion.
Other French words for “infection”
Cette infection est légère.
This infection is mild.