French word

insecticide

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃sɛktisid/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninsecticide

Example

Il faut porter des gants quand tu appliques l'insecticide.

You must wear gloves when you apply the insecticide.

Illustration for insecticide (insecticide)

More examples

Ne laissez pas l'insecticide à la portée des enfants.

Do not leave the insecticide within reach of children.

Core concept

A formulated treatment that targets harmful insects in a spray, powder, or concentrated liquid.

Common phrases

  • bombe insecticide

    insecticide spray

  • insecticide naturel

    natural insecticide

Similar words

pesticide: A chemical used to control pests, including insects, weeds, fungi, and other harmful organisms.
répulsif: A substance or product that keeps insects away and helps prevent bites.
produit anti-insectes: A household or garden product sold to prevent or eliminate insect problems.

Definition in French

Substance ou produit formulé pour éliminer des insectes nuisibles, souvent vendu sous forme de spray, poudre ou liquide concentré.

Word origin

Insecticide is formed in French from insecte and the suffix -cide, from Latin caedere, meaning to kill.

Usage tips

  • Insecticide is masculine, so the usual article is un or de l' in phrases such as de l'insecticide.

Opposites

  • répulsifrepellentnoun
  • insectifugeinsect repellentnoun

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