English–French

“bug” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛstjɔl/

Example

Il y a une bestiole sur la table.

There is a bug on the table.

Illustration for bestiole (bug)

How to say “bug” in French

“Bug” in French is bestiole.

A tiny creature noticed close at hand, small enough to seem harmless and endearing.

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

Example sentences with bestiole

Attention, il y a une bestiole qui tourne autour de toi.

Watch out, there's a little bug circling around you.

Tips for using bestiole

  • Bestiole is feminine, so the usual form is une bestiole, even when the creature is male.

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