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How do you say "insect" in French?
l'insecte
In French, "insect" is l'insecte.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'in-sekt'. Two syllables, similar to English. The final t is often silent.
Grammar notes
Insecte is masculine. Plural: les insectes. A Latinate word common to most European languages.
Example sentence
L'insecte a six pattes.
The insect has six legs.
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How to remember l'insecte
Insecte is essentially the same as English 'insect'. This cognate makes it easy to remember.
Related words
- clam la palourde
- crab le crabe
- crate la caisse
- deckchair la chaise longue
- fly la mouche
- jellyfish la méduse
- seafood les fruits de mer
- seagull la mouette
- seashell le coquillage
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Questions about l'insecte
How do you say "insect" in French?
In French, "insect" is l'insecte. It is a noun.
How is l'insecte written in French?
l'insecte is written using the standard French script.
How is l'insecte used in a sentence?
Use l'insecte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'insecte a six pattes. (The insect has six legs.).
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