English–French

“parasite” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁazit/

Example

Le chat a un parasite.

The cat has a parasite.

Illustration for parasite (parasite)

How to say “parasite” in French

“Parasite” in French is parasite.

A dependent life-form attached to or living in a host while drawing on the host's resources.

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

Example sentences with parasite

Le chien a attrapé un parasite intestinal.

The dog caught an intestinal parasite.

Tips for using parasite

  • Calling a person un parasite is strongly insulting in French because it portrays that person as exploitative and dependent.

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