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    Scarabée (en. Beetle)

    /skaʁabe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Insect of the order Coleoptera, often characterized by hard elytra.
    Scarabs play an important role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter.
    Les scarabées jouent un rôle important dans l'écosystème en décomposant la matière organique.
    Symbol of resurrection and protection in Egyptian culture.
    The scarab is a symbol of renewal in Egyptian art.
    Le scarabée est un symbole de renouveau dans l'art égyptien.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scarabaeus', which comes from Greek 'skarabaios'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    golden scarab
    Symbol of luck and wealth.
    scarabée d'or
    to have a scarab
    To be in an unpleasant situation.
    avoir un scarabée
    like a scarab
    To refer to a person who works hard.
    comme un scarabée

    Related Words

    dung beetle
    Insect that feeds on fecal matter.
    bousier
    beetle
    Insect of the order Coleoptera.
    coléoptère
    sacred scarab
    A particular scarab revered in ancient Egypt.
    scarabée sacré

    Slang Meanings

    Very hardworking person
    He really is a scarab, always working tirelessly.
    Il est vraiment un scarabée, toujours en train de travailler sans relâche.
    Someone who collects worthless things
    He collects everything, that true scarab!
    Il collectionne tout, ce vrai scarabée !