vermine

/vɛʁmin/
1.
nounfeminineSing

scum (people)

vermin (insult for people)

Il faut débarrasser le quartier de toute cette vermine.

We need to get rid of all that scum in the neighborhood.

Synonyms:racaille, ordure
2.
nounfeminineSing

pests

vermin (insects or rodents)

La cave est infestée de vermine.

The basement is infested with vermin.

Synonyms:nuisibles, bestioles