No. 4,686 in French
pesticides
Substances used to kill or control pests.
In a sentence
Les pesticides sont utilisés pour protéger les cultures contre les ravageurs.
Pesticides are used to protect crops from pests.
In this context, 'pesticides' refers to chemicals applied in agricultural practices to safeguard plants from destructive organisms.
L'usage excessif de pesticides peut nuire à l'environnement.
Excessive use of pesticides can harm the environment.
Here, 'pesticides' indicates substances whose overapplication might lead to environmental degradation.
Ce magasin propose des produits agricoles sans pesticides.
This store offers agricultural products without pesticides.
'Pesticides' here are contrasted by 'sans', indicating their absence in the offered products for a health-conscious perspective.
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