Poison (en. Poison)

/pwazɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substance or component capable of harming health or life.

The poison of a spider can be lethal.

Le poison d'une araignée peut être mortel.

Chemical agent causing pathological changes in an organism.

She was a victim of poison poisoning.

Elle a été victime d'une intoxication au poison.

That which causes pain, harm, suffering.

His words were poison to my heart.

Ses mots étaient un poison pour mon cœur.

From Latin 'pŏison', influenced by Old French.

emotional poison

Behavior or environment that causes stress or discomfort.

poison émotionnel

to carry poison

To hold a secret or resentment.

porter le poison

green poison

Chemical product used to kill pests.

poison vert

antidote

Substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.

antidote

toxicity

Ability of a substance to harm an organism.

toxicité

venom

Poison produced by certain animals.

venin

Drug or prohibited substance.

This guy is always hooked on poison.

Ce mec est toujours accro au poison.

Harmful person or thing.

This relationship is a real poison.

Cette relation est un véritable poison.