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pest in French

pest in French is nuisible, peste, moustique — pest means an insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.

pest in French

nuisible
noun
peste
noun
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
peste
noun
An annoying person, a nuisance.
moustique
noun
An annoying person, a nuisance.

What does "pest" mean?

  1. noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
    "Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens."
  2. noun An annoying person, especially one who keeps bothering others.
    "Her little brother could be a real pest when she was on the phone."

pest in a sentence

  • Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens.
  • Her little brother could be a real pest when she was on the phone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pest" in French?

"pest" in French is nuisible, peste, moustique. pest means: An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.

How do you use "pest" in a sentence?

Example: "Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens." In French, "pest" is nuisible, peste, moustique.

Are there other ways to say "pest" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "pest": nuisible, peste, moustique.

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