fléau

This is the 9912th most frequent French word.


fléau

Scourge; a disaster or great misfortune.


Usage as a metaphorical term to indicate a widespread and harmful problem.

Le fléau de la pauvreté affecte de nombreux pays.

The scourge of poverty affects many countries.


Usage to describe a tangible issue causing significant harm.

Les insectes nuisibles sont un fléau pour les cultures.

Harmful insects are a scourge for crops.


Usage in a call for collective action against a worldwide problem.

L'humanité doit s'unir pour éradiquer ce fléau mondial.

Humanity must unite to eradicate this global scourge.