English–French

“pesticide” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛstisid/

Example

N'utilisez pas de pesticide dans ce jardin.

Do not use pesticides in this garden.

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How to say “pesticide” in French

“Pesticide” in French is pesticide.

A treatment applied to crops or plants to reduce harmful insects, weeds, or disease-causing organisms.

Full entry for pesticide: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pesticide

Il y a des résidus de pesticides sur les légumes.

There are pesticide residues on the vegetables.

Tips for using pesticide

  • Pesticide is masculine in French, so the usual forms are un pesticide and le pesticide.

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