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/vi.ʁys/
1.
nounmasculine
biological virus (infectious agent)
Ce virus se propage rapidement entre les personnes non vaccinées.
This virus spreads quickly among unvaccinated people.
Synonyms:agent infectieux, microbe
2.
nounmasculine
computer virus (malicious software that infects computers)
Mon ordinateur a été infecté par un virus ; j'ai dû réinstaller le système.
My computer was infected by a virus; I had to reinstall the OS.
Synonyms:virus informatique, ver, logiciel malveillant
3.
nounmasculine
a figurative 'bug' or sudden enthusiasm/obsession for something (e.g., 'the travel bug')
Il a attrapé le virus du voyage et ne pense qu'à préparer sa valise.
He caught the travel bug and only thinks about packing his suitcase.
Synonyms:passion, engouement, mania