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pestilence in French

pestilence in French is peste — pestilence means a deadly, widespread disease; a plague.

pestilence in French

peste
noun
Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

What does "pestilence" mean?

  1. noun A deadly, widespread disease; a plague.
    "The city was ravaged by famine and pestilence."
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pestilence in a sentence

  • The city was ravaged by famine and pestilence.

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What is "pestilence" in French?

"pestilence" in French is peste. pestilence means: A deadly, widespread disease; a plague.

How do you use "pestilence" in a sentence?

Example: "The city was ravaged by famine and pestilence." In French, "pestilence" is peste.

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