No. 6,052 in French
déchets
Waste or garbage.
In a sentence
Les déchets doivent être triés avant de les jeter.
Waste must be sorted before disposing of them.
The word 'déchets' refers to 'waste' or 'trash' and is used in the context of waste management.
Il faut réduire nos déchets pour protéger l'environnement.
We need to reduce our waste to protect the environment.
Here, 'déchets' conveys the general idea of waste, emphasizing the environmental impact.
Après la fête, la cuisine était remplie de déchets alimentaires.
After the party, the kitchen was filled with food waste.
In this sentence, 'déchets' specifies 'food waste,' indicating remnants from consumed goods.
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