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plague noun

  /pleɪɡ/ , /plɛɡ/ , [pʰl̥eɪɡ] , [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ]
  • (often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
  • (pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
 peste
  • A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
 fléau, plaie, calamité
  • (figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
 calamité, plaie

plague verb

  /pleɪɡ/ , /plɛɡ/ , [pʰl̥eɪɡ] , [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ]
  • (transitive) To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
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Plague

peste noire
bubonic plague
peste bubonique
avoid like the plague
fuir comme la peste
Black Plague
peste noire
cattle plague
peste bovine
Plague of Justinian
peste de Justinien
Great Bubonic Plague
peste noire
Great Plague
peste noire
plenty is no plague
abondance de biens ne nuit pas
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