English–French

“scourge” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fleo/

Example

La pollution est un fléau mondial.

Pollution is a global scourge.

Illustration for fléau (scourge)

How to say “scourge” in French

“Scourge” in French is fléau.

A destructive force spreading through a population or environment.

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

Example sentences with fléau

Il faut lutter contre le fléau de la pauvreté.

We must fight the scourge of poverty.

Tips for using fléau

  • Fléau is masculine, so standard forms include un fléau and ce fléau.

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