noun🔗ShareParasite, profiteurA person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back."The wealthy businessman's lavish lifestyle was supported by parasites who worked for him, but contributed nothing of value to the company. "Le style de vie somptueux de l'homme d'affaires fortuné était soutenu par des parasites qui travaillaient pour lui, mais n'apportaient rien de valeur à l'entreprise.personcharactermoralattitudehumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSycophante, parasiteA sycophant or hanger-on."The wealthy celebrity attracted a crowd of parasites eager to benefit from his fame and generosity. "La riche célébrité a attiré une foule de parasites désireux de profiter de sa renommée et de sa générosité.characterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParasitesAn organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism."Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."Les poux, les puces, les tiques et les acariens sont des parasites largement répandus.organismbiologydiseasemedicineanimalecologyinsectmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlante grimpanteA climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc."The ivy and other parasites gradually covered the old stone wall, making it a beautiful green feature in the garden. "Le lierre et d'autres plantes grimpantes ont progressivement recouvert le vieux mur de pierre, en faisant un bel élément vert dans le jardin.plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBardeA retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard."Around the campfire, the chieftain listened with pride as his parasites recounted his victories in stirring verse. "Autour du feu de camp, le chef écoutait avec fierté ses bardes raconter ses victoires en vers émouvants.culturemusicliteraturepersonhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading