Insectes (en. Insects)

[ɛ̃.sɛkt]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Living organisms of the arthropod group, characterized by a body in three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), antennae, and six legs.

Insects such as bees play a crucial role in pollination.

Les insectes comme les abeilles jouent un rôle crucial dans la pollinisation.

Small animals often considered harmful.

Insects such as flies and mosquitoes can transmit diseases.

Les insectes tels que les mouches et les moustiques peuvent transmettre des maladies.

From the Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut' or 'segmented'.

all the insects

Refers to all insects, often used in a general context.

tous les insectes

pest insects

Insects that cause damage to crops or the environment.

insectes nuisibles

insect phobia

An excessive or irrational fear of insects.

phobie des insectes

arthropod

Sub-group of animals including insects, spiders, crustaceans, etc.

arthropode

beekeeping

Breeding of bees, often linked to the study of insects.

apiculture

entomology

Science that studies insects.

entomologie

A small animal sometimes referred to in a pejorative way.

That noise in the night sounds like a disturbing insect.

Ce bruit dans la nuit ressemble à un insecte dérangeant.

Used to describe a boring or clingy person.

You are really a pest, always in my business.

Tu es vraiment un insecte, toujours dans mes affaires.