This is the 6052nd most frequent French word.
déchets
Waste or garbage.
The word 'déchets' refers to 'waste' or 'trash' and is used in the context of waste management.
Les déchets doivent être triés avant de les jeter.
Waste must be sorted before disposing of them.
Here, 'déchets' conveys the general idea of waste, emphasizing the environmental impact.
Il faut réduire nos déchets pour protéger l'environnement.
We need to reduce our waste to protect the environment.
In this sentence, 'déchets' specifies 'food waste,' indicating remnants from consumed goods.