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moisissure

mold

noun mwah-zee-SYUR Rare
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Also means

mildew

Usage Note

Moisissure refers to the visible fungal growth that appears on damp surfaces, food, or walls. The related verb is moisir (to go moldy), and moisi is the adjective ('moldy'). In everyday French, il y a de la moisissure is the natural way to say 'there is mold here'.

Examples

"Il y a de la moisissure sur le pain."

Natural Translation

There is mold on the bread.

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