No. 9,690 in French
empoisonnent
"They poison."
In a sentence
Les pesticides empoisonnent les cultures.
Pesticides poison crops.
The word 'empoisonnent' is used here in its literal sense to describe substances causing harm or contamination to the crops.
Les mauvais conseils empoisonnent l'esprit des jeunes.
Bad advice poisons the mind of the youth.
In this sentence, 'empoisonnent' is used metaphorically to signify the detrimental influence or impact of bad advice on the thinking or emotions of individuals.
Les relations tendues empoisonnent l'atmosphère de travail.
Tense relationships poison the work atmosphere.
Here, 'empoisonnent' is applied figuratively to describe how difficult interpersonal dynamics negatively affect the overall environment or ambiance.
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