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germ

UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
germ free

Translations

germnoun
germs
pl
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.
Se laver régulièrement les mains peut aider à prévenir la propagation des germes.
Additional translations
microbeSurtout pour le sens de micro-organisme pathogène.
Synonyms
bacterium
microbe
infection
cell
organism
spore
pathogen
virus
germverb
germed
Past Simple
germed
Past Participle
germing
Gerund
UK
/dʒɜːm/
US
/dʒɝm/
Rare, chiefly in scientific or poetic style: to germinate; to begin to grow or develop.
Given warmth and moisture, the seeds will germ in less than a week.
Avec de la chaleur et de l'humidité, les graines germeront en moins d'une semaine.
Synonyms
generate
grow
take root
start
originate
begin
develop
bud
sprout
germinate
arise
germadjective
Attributive use of the noun: relating to microorganisms or caused by them (e.g. "germ warfare").
germinatifSens technique ou biologique, relatif au stade initial de développement.
The scientist focused on the germ cells responsible for forming tissues.
Le scientifique s'est concentré sur les cellules germinatives responsables de la formation des tissus.
microbienSurtout dans le sens relatif aux micro-organismes.
Germ warfare is banned under international law.
La guerre microbienne est interdite par le droit international.
Synonyms
seedlike
primitive
embryonic
rudimentary
nascent
incipient
germinal

Definitions

germnoun
A microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of germs.
The formative or generative part of an organism that is capable of developing into a new individual or organ.
Under the microscope, the scientist could see the germ that would become the plant's first root.
The embryo in a seed, especially a cereal grain or other plant seed.
Wheat germ is often added to foods for its nutritional benefits.
A beginning or rudiment of an idea, feeling, or process.
The germ of the idea for the novel came to her during a long train journey.
germverb
To begin to sprout or grow; to germinate.
Given warmth and moisture, the seeds will germ in less than a week.
To cause (a seed, grain, or spore) to begin to sprout or develop; to germinate (something).
The brewer gently warmed the barley to germ it before malting.
germadjective
Relating to, involving, or caused by microorganisms.
Germ warfare is banned under international law.
Relating to the earliest or embryonic stage of development; germinal.
The scientist focused on the germ cells responsible for forming tissues.
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