Insecte (en. Insect)

/ɛ̃.sɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Any animal belonging to the class of insects, typically characterized by a body divided into three parts and six legs.

A bee is an essential insect for pollination.

Une abeille est un insecte essentiel pour la pollinisation.

Member of a large diversity of animals, most of which have wings and develop in stages.

Flies are very common insects in our environment.

Les mouches sont des insectes très communs dans notre environnement.

Living organism that plays a vital role in ecosystems, particularly through its contribution to the food chain.

Insects like ants contribute to recycling nutrients in the soil.

Les insectes comme les fourmis contribuent au recyclage des nutriments dans le sol.

From the Latin 'insectum', meaning 'cut into' or 'segmented entity'.

pest insect

An insect that causes damage to crops or property.

insecte nuisible

pollinator insect

An insect that contributes to the pollination of plants.

insecte pollinisateur

insect collection

Gathering or exhibit of insects for study or leisure.

collection d'insectes

entomology

Science that studies insects.

entomologie

entomologist

Specialist in insects.

entomologiste

entomophage

Organism that feeds on insects.

entomophage

Insect considered insignificant or annoying.

This mosquito is really an annoying little insect.

Ce moustique, c'est vraiment un petit insecte irritant.

Pejorative term for a person regarded as weak or submissive.

He always lets himself be pushed around; he's a real insect.

Il se laisse toujours faire, c'est un vrai insecte.