English–French

“ant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fuʁmi/

Example

Il y a une fourmi sur la table.

There is an ant on the table.

Illustration for fourmi (ant)

How to say “ant” in French

“Ant” in French is fourmi.

A small insect whose strength and coordinated work support a busy colony.

Full entry for fourmi: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fourmi

Après l'exercice, j'ai eu des fourmis dans les jambes.

After exercising, I had pins and needles in my legs.

Tips for using fourmi

  • In avoir des fourmis dans les jambes, fourmis refers to a tingling or pins-and-needles sensation rather than actual insects.

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