Plague

"Plague" in French

calamité

(widespread affliction, calamity)

calamité

(a nuisance)

fléau

(widespread affliction, calamity)

peste

(specific disease "the Plague")

peste

(an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence)

plaie

(widespread affliction, calamity)

plaie

(a nuisance)

affliger

(to harass)

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