bug

UK
/bʌg/
US
/bʌg/

Translations

bugnoun
bugs
pl
UK
/bʌg/
US
/bʌg/
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.
bugverb
bugged
Past Simple
bugged
Past Participle
bugging
Gerund
UK
/bʌɡ/
US
/bʌɡ/
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.
bugadjective
UK
/bʌɡ/
US
/bʌɡ/
Used attributively in compounds like bug spray; also used as a slang adjective meaning mentally unbalanced or erratic.
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

bugnoun
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
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
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.