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No. 9,569 in French

délétère

Harmful or destructive.

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  • Les substances chimiques dans l'air peuvent avoir des effets délétères sur la santé.

    Chemical substances in the air can have detrimental effects on health.

    Here, 'délétères' is used as an adjective to describe the harmful effects of chemical substances on health, emphasizing their negative impact.

  • Un environnement de travail délétère peut réduire la productivité des employés.

    A harmful work environment can reduce employee productivity.

    In this sentence, 'délétère' is used figuratively to suggest that the work environment is damaging or unhealthy, not physically, but in terms of morale or mental health.

  • Les discours haineux sur les réseaux sociaux exercent une influence délétère sur la société.

    Hateful speeches on social media exert a harmful influence on society.

    Here, 'délétère' is used to convey the damaging impact of harmful speeches on the societal fabric, indicating a toxic or injurious effect.

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