germ in French
germ in French is germe — germ means a microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
germ in French
germe
What does "germ" mean?
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noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
"Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating."
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noun The earliest form or origin of an idea, plan, or living thing.
"The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride."
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noun The embryo part of a seed or grain, such as wheat germ.
"Wheat germ is often added to bread for extra nutrition."
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germ in a sentence
- Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating.
- The nurse explained how germs spread from person to person.
- The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride.
- You can see the germ of his later novels in these early short stories.
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What is "germ" in French?
"germ" in French is germe. germ means: A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
How do you use "germ" in a sentence?
Example: "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating." In French, "germ" is germe.
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