microbe
French → English
(biology) Microbe/Germ: a microscopic living organism, especially one causing disease
Il faut se laver les mains régulièrement pour éliminer les microbes.
(English) You must wash your hands regularly to eliminate germs.
Le scientifique observe les microbes au microscope électronique.
(English) The scientist observes the microbes through an electron microscope.
(informal/insult) Shrimp: a small or insignificant person (often used as a playful insult)
Viens ici, petit microbe, il est temps d'aller prendre ton bain !
(English) Come here, you little shrimp, it's time to go take your bath!
Le grand frère traite toujours son cadet de microbe devant ses amis.
(English) The older brother always calls his younger one a shrimp in front of his friends.
Entry ID: fr:en:microbe · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary