English–French
“insect” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃sɛkt/
Example
J'ai trouvé un insecte dans la cuisine.
I found an insect in the kitchen.
How to say “insect” in French
“Insect” in French is insecte.
A small creature with a distinct head, middle section, and abdomen, moving on three pairs of legs and often bearing antennae.
Example sentences with insecte
J'ai eu une piqûre d'insecte en faisant du jardinage.
I got an insect bite while gardening.
Tips for using insecte
- Insecte is a neutral term, whereas vermine carries a strongly negative sense and refers to creatures viewed as pests.