parasite in French
parasite in French is parasite, profiteur — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
parasite in French
parasite
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
parasite
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
profiteur
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
What does "parasite" mean?
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noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
"Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts."
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noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.
"He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite."
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parasite in a sentence
- Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts.
- The vet checked the dog for fleas and other parasites.
- He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite.
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What is "parasite" in French?
"parasite" in French is parasite, profiteur. parasite means: An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
How do you use "parasite" in a sentence?
Example: "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts." In French, "parasite" is parasite, profiteur.
Are there other ways to say "parasite" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "parasite": parasite, profiteur.
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