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French word
pollution
Pronunciation
IPA/polysjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpollution
Example
La pollution de l'air est un problème mondial.
Air pollution is a global problem.
More examples
La pollution plastique menace la faune marine.
Plastic pollution threatens marine wildlife.
Core concept
A spreading layer of harmful substances from sources such as traffic or factories, clouding air, water, or soil and damaging its surroundings.
Common phrases
la pollution de l'air
air pollution
la pollution de l'eau
water pollution
pollution plastique
plastic pollution
Similar words
polluant: A harmful substance that pollutes air, water, or soil.
émission: The release of gases or particles from factories, vehicles, or similar sources.
déchet: Unwanted material discarded by households or factories.
contamination: The entry of harmful substances or microbes into an environment.
Definition in French
Accumulation de substances nocives dans un milieu naturel, souvent d'origine humaine, qui altère la qualité de l'air, de l'eau ou du sol.
Word origin
The French noun pollution comes from Latin pollutio, meaning 'defilement', and is related to polluere, 'to soil'.
Usage tips
- Pollution is feminine, so the standard article is la: la pollution de l'air.