pernicious in French
pernicious in French is pernicieux, malsain, nocif — pernicious means causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
pernicious in French
pernicieux
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
malsain
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
nocif
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
délétère
Causing death or injury; deadly.
dangereux
Causing death or injury; deadly.
nocif
Causing death or injury; deadly.
nuisible
Causing death or injury; deadly.
What does "pernicious" mean?
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adj Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
"Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust."
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pernicious in a sentence
- Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust.
- The rumor had a pernicious influence on her reputation.
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What is "pernicious" in French?
"pernicious" in French is pernicieux, malsain, nocif. pernicious means: Causing harm gradually or in a way that is not immediately obvious.
How do you use "pernicious" in a sentence?
Example: "Low-level corruption can have a pernicious effect on public trust." In French, "pernicious" is pernicieux, malsain, nocif.
Are there other ways to say "pernicious" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "pernicious": pernicieux, malsain, nocif, délétère, dangereux, nuisible.
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