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"Insect" in French: insecte
l'insecte
Insect in French is l'insecte, masculine. Un insecte can be a bee, ant, or beetle. Soft c before e: in-SEKT.
Camping
Un insecte est entré dans la tente.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce insecte
Say it
lan-SEKT
/lɛ̃.sɛkt/
an-SEKT. Nasal in-; soft c like s; final e light. With elision: lan-SEKT.
"Insect" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'insecte | the insect Default. | Default. |
| un insecte | an insect Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| des insectes | insects Plural. | Plural. |
| piqûre d'insecte | insect bite / sting First aid. | First aid. |
How to use insecte in real life
- 1Camping
Un insecte est entré dans la tente.
An insect got into the tent.
Un insecte.
- 2Garden
Ces insectes aident les plantes.
These insects help the plants.
Ces insectes.
- 3Kids
Ne touche pas cet insecte, il peut piquer.
Don't touch that insect; it might sting.
Cet insecte.
Mistakes English speakers make with insecte
Incorrect: Une insecte.
Correct: Un insecte.
Insecte is masculine.
Incorrect: Le insecte.
Correct: L'insecte.
Elide: l'insecte.
Good to know
Summer apartments fight moustiques more than generic insectes. Science class still says les insectes have six legs — useful kid fact.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a hike
ChatPal
Tu as vu cet insecte sur la feuille ?
Did you see that insect on the leaf?
You
Oui, l'insecte est tout vert.
Yes, the insect is all green.
ChatPal
On prend une photo ?
Shall we take a photo?
You
Doucement, sans le déranger.
Gently, without bothering it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Insect" in French
How do you say insect in French?
L'insecte.
Gender?
Masculine: un insecte.
Plural?
Les insectes.
How do you pronounce insecte?
an-SEKT.
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