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    Fourmilière (en. Anthill)

    /fuʁ.mi.ljɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Living or breeding place of ants.
    The ant nest is often hidden underground.
    La fourmilière est souvent cachée sous la terre.
    Complex structure where ants live.
    Ant nests can contain thousands of insects.
    Les fourmilières peuvent contenir des milliers d'insectes.
    Complex ecosystem around an ant colony.
    An ant nest plays a key role in the environment.
    Une fourmilière joue un rôle clé dans l'environnement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'formicarium', which means 'nest of ants'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the ant nest
    To be very active or busy, like a bustling ant nest.
    être dans la fourmilière
    to have an ant nest life
    To have a very eventful and activity-filled life.
    avoir une vie de fourmilière

    Related Words

    ant
    Social insect that lives in a colony.
    fourmi
    colony
    Group of animals or plants living together.
    colonie
    insect
    Invertebrate animal belonging to the class of insects.
    insecte

    Slang Meanings

    A chaotic place where everyone is busy.
    That meeting was a real ant nest with all the employees.
    Cette réunion était une véritable fourmilière avec tous les employés.
    A disordered and hectic situation.
    It was an ant nest during the sale, everyone was jostling.
    C'était une fourmilière pendant la vente, tout le monde se bousculait.