bug

UK
/bʌg/
US
/bʌg/
bugnoun
bugs
pl
UK
/bʌg/
US
/bʌg/
Translations
The garden was full of bugs, including beetles and ants.
Le jardin était plein d'insectes, y compris des coléoptères et des fourmis.
bogueInformatique.
The software developer spent hours trying to fix the bug in the code.
Le développeur logiciel a passé des heures à essayer de corriger la bogue dans le code.
micro espionSurveillance.
The detective found a bug hidden under the table, recording their conversation.
Le détective a trouvé un micro espion caché sous la table, enregistrant leur conversation.
virusFamilier, pour une petite maladie contagieuse.
He caught a stomach bug and had to stay home from work.
Il a attrapé un virus de l'estomac et a dû rester à la maison pour ne pas travailler.
virus du voyagePour exprimer une passion soudaine ou contagieuse pour quelque chose.
She caught the travel bug after her first trip to Europe.
Elle a attrapé le virus du voyage après son premier voyage en Europe.
Additional translations
bugAnglicisme courant en informatique.
Definitions
An insect or other creeping or crawling invertebrate.
The garden was full of bugs, including beetles and ants.
A fault or error in a computer program or system.
The software developer spent hours trying to fix the bug in the code.
A small hidden microphone used for surveillance.
The detective found a bug hidden under the table, recording their conversation.
An enthusiasm or obsession for something.
She caught the travel bug after her first trip to Europe.
A contagious illness, especially a minor one.
He caught a stomach bug and had to stay home from work.
bugverb
bugged
Past Simple
bugged
Past Participle
bugging
ing-form
UK
/bʌɡ/
US
/bʌɡ/
Translations
embêterFamilier.
Stop bugging me while I'm trying to concentrate.
Arrête de m'embêter pendant que j'essaie de me concentrer.
Additional translations
microphonerSurveillance; peu courant.
Definitions
To annoy or bother someone persistently.
Stop bugging me while I'm trying to concentrate.
To install a concealed listening device in a place.
The detective decided to bug the suspect's office to gather evidence.
bugadjective
UK
/bʌɡ/
US
/bʌɡ/
Used attributively in compounds like bug spray; also used as a slang adjective meaning mentally unbalanced or erratic.
Translations
anti-insectesProduit ou dispositif destiné à repousser les insectes.
She packed a bottle of bug repellent for the camping trip.
Elle a emporté un flacon d'anti-insectes pour le camping.
fouArgot, familier.
He went bug when he heard the news.
Il est devenu fou quand il a entendu la nouvelle.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for insects; intended to repel, kill, or protect against bugs.
She packed a bottle of bug repellent for the camping trip.
Slang. Crazy or mentally unbalanced; berserk.
He went bug when he heard the news.