This is the 9690th most frequent French word.
empoisonnent
"They poison."
The word 'empoisonnent' is used here in its literal sense to describe substances causing harm or contamination to the crops.
Les pesticides empoisonnent les cultures.
Pesticides poison crops.
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 mauvais conseils empoisonnent l'esprit des jeunes.
Bad advice poisons the mind of the youth.
Here, 'empoisonnent' is applied figuratively to describe how difficult interpersonal dynamics negatively affect the overall environment or ambiance.