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No. 4,622 in French

nuisances

Harmful or annoying factors, such as noise or pollution.

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  • Les nuisances sonores dans le quartier rendent la vie difficile aux habitants.

    The noise disturbances in the neighborhood make life difficult for the residents.

    Here, 'nuisances' refers specifically to sound nuisances, demonstrating its contextual usage to denote disturbances or inconveniences.

  • La municipalité travaille à réduire les nuisances environnementales causées par l'industrie locale.

    The municipality is working to reduce environmental nuisances caused by local industry.

    In this sentence, 'nuisances' represents environmental issues and problems affecting the community, showcasing its broader application to negative impacts.

  • Malgré les nuisances, beaucoup de touristes visitent la région chaque année.

    Despite the nuisances, many tourists visit the region each year.

    Here, 'nuisances' is used generically to indicate various inconveniences or disturbances without specifying a type, illustrating its flexibility in general contexts.

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