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"Fly (insect)" in French: mouche
la mouche
Fly (the insect) in French is la mouche, feminine. Une mouche is one fly. Chasser les mouches means to shoo flies.
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How to pronounce mouche
Say it
moosh
/muʃ/
MOOSH. Soft ch like sh; short oo.
"Fly (insect)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mouche | the fly Insect. | Insect. |
| une mouche | a fly Singular. | Singular. |
| des mouches | flies Plural. | Plural. |
| chasse-mouches | fly swatter / fly whisk Tool. | Tool. |
How to use mouche in real life
- 1Kitchen
Il y a une mouche dans la cuisine.
There's a fly in the kitchen.
Une mouche.
- 2Picnic
Les mouches adorent la confiture.
Flies love the jam.
Les mouches.
- 3Window
La mouche tape contre la vitre.
The fly is hitting the windowpane.
La mouche.
Mistakes English speakers make with mouche
Incorrect: Le mouche noire.
Correct: La mouche noire.
Mouche is feminine.
Incorrect: Une fly sur le mur.
Correct: Une mouche sur le mur.
Use mouche.
Good to know
Mouche is the insect; the verb to fly is voler / prendre l'avion. Fine mouche means a shrewd person. Summer cafés battle les mouches around sugar bowls.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Annoying lunch guest
ChatPal
Cette mouche revient sans arrêt.
This fly keeps coming back.
You
Ferme le pot. La mouche veut le miel.
Close the jar. The fly wants the honey.
ChatPal
Je sors la mouche par la fenêtre.
I'll put the fly out the window.
You
Merci. On peut manger tranquille.
Thanks. We can eat in peace.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fly (insect)" in French
How do I say fly (insect)?
La mouche.
How do I say flies?
Des mouches.
Is mouche feminine?
Yes: une / la mouche.
How do you pronounce mouche?
MOOSH.
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