* Déchet: This is the most common and general term for "waste".
* Perte: This means "loss" and can be used to refer to wasted time, resources, or opportunities.
* Gaspi: This is a more informal term for "waste" and is often used to refer to wasted food or money.
* Rebut: This is a more technical term for "waste" and is often used in the context of manufacturing or industry.
Here are some examples:
* Les déchets doivent être triés. (The waste needs to be sorted.)
* C'est une perte de temps. (It's a waste of time.)
* Ne gaspillons pas la nourriture. (Let's not waste food.)
* Les rebuts de production sont recyclés. (Production waste is recycled.)