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    Gillonne (en. Gillon)

    /ʒi.lɔ.n/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Aquatic nymph, particularly from the family of chironomids.
    The gillonne is often found in stagnant waters.
    La gillonne se trouve souvent dans les eaux stagnantes.
    Insect larva developing in water.
    Gillonnes play a vital role in the aquatic ecosystem.
    Les gillonnes jouent un rôle vital dans l'écosystème aquatique.
    Regional term for a small aquatic creature.
    He caught a gillonne with his net at the edge of the lake.
    Il a attrapé une gillonne avec son épuisette au bord du lac.

    Etymology

    The word 'gillonne' comes from regional French and is derived from the Latin 'gills', referring to aquatic gills.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a gillonne
    To be in a humid or aquatic environment.
    être comme une gillonne
    to catch gillonnes
    To search for or collect small aquatic creatures.
    attraper des gillonnes

    Related Words

    nymph
    Developmental stage of an insect between larva and adult.
    nymphe
    insect
    Invertebrate animal belonging to the class of insects.
    insecte

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who jumps into the water without hesitation.
    Look at him, he really is gillonne when he dives into the pool!
    Regarde-le, il est vraiment gillonne quand il plonge dans la piscine !
    Used to describe a messy situation.
    Last night's party was a total gillonne!
    La fête d'hier soir était une gillonne totale !