Papillon (en. Butterfly)

/pa.pi.jɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Insect known for its large, colorful wings.

The butterfly delicately lands on a flower.

Le papillon se pose délicatement sur une fleur.

Pair of wings of certain machines or equipment.

The mechanism has two butterflies that regulate the flow.

Le mécanisme a deux papillons qui régulent le flux.

Butterfly-shaped decoration, often used in fashion.

She wore an elegant bow tie at the party.

Elle portait un nœud papillon élégant lors de la soirée.

From the Latin 'papilionem', which means 'butterfly'.

to have butterflies in the stomach

to feel excitement or anxiety, often related to love.

avoir des papillons dans le ventre

to be like a butterfly

to refer to someone who frequently changes their mind or appearance.

être comme un papillon

to transform into a butterfly

to refer to a significant transformation, often in the context of personal evolution.

se transformer en papillon

caterpillar

Larva of the butterfly before its metamorphosis.

chenille

cocoon

Protection that the caterpillar weaves to transform into a butterfly.

cocon

flight

Action of flying like the butterfly.

vol

Butterfly in reference to a frivolous or flighty man.

He is known to be a true butterfly, often changing partners.

Il est connu pour être un vrai papillon, changeant souvent de partenaire.

Used to designate a person who loves parties and is unpredictable.

He is a butterfly, always where the party is!

C'est un papillon, toujours là où la fête est!