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    Litière (en. Litter)

    /li.tjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A material, often made of straw, wood shavings, or other substances, used for the comfort of animals in a resting space.
    My cat's litter needs to be changed regularly.
    La litière de mon chat doit être changée régulièrement.
    An area covered with this material, often used in cages or enclosures.
    It is important to keep the litter of the enclosure clean.
    Il est important de garder la litière de l'enclos propre.
    The entirety of the layer of this material in an animal habitat.
    The chicken litter should be thick to protect them from the cold.
    La litière de poules doit être épaisse pour les protéger du froid.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lectria', derived from 'lectus' which means 'bed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    change the litter
    Replace the worn material with new.
    changer la litière
    clumping litter
    A type of litter that forms clumps when wet.
    litière agglomérante
    biodegradable litter
    Litter that decomposes naturally.
    litière biodégradable

    Related Words

    animal
    A living creature, generally domestic or wild.
    animal
    bedding
    Material or structure used for resting.
    couchage
    hygiene
    Practices aimed at ensuring cleanliness.
    hygiène

    Slang Meanings

    To express disorder in an animal space.
    It’s a litter in that corner!
    C'est la litière dans ce coin!
    To use a humorous term to refer to a poorly maintained area.
    This place looks like a cat litter!
    Cet endroit ressemble à une litière de chat!