Also means
infectious
Usage Note
contagieux follows the standard -eux/-euse pattern: the feminine form is contagieuse. It is used both for diseases and figuratively — 'un rire contagieux' means 'a contagious laugh'. The noun contagion refers to the spread of a disease or idea.
Examples
"Cette maladie est très contagieuse."
Natural Translation
This disease is very contagious.
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