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"Mosquito" in French: moustique
le moustique
Mosquito in French is le moustique, masculine. Une piqûre de moustique is a mosquito bite. Summer evenings bring des moustiques.
Camping
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How to pronounce moustique
Say it
moo-STEEK
/mus.tik/
moo-STEEK. Soft French ou; final e light.
"Mosquito" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le moustique | the mosquito Default noun. | Default noun. |
| des moustiques | mosquitoes Plural. | Plural. |
| piqûre de moustique | mosquito bite Health. | Health. |
| anti-moustiques | mosquito repellent Spray or product. | Spray or product. |
How to use moustique in real life
- 1Camping
Un moustique m'a piqué la cheville.
A mosquito bit my ankle.
Un moustique.
- 2Evening
Ferme la fenêtre, il y a des moustiques.
Close the window; there are mosquitoes.
Des moustiques.
- 3Pharmacy
Vous avez quelque chose contre les moustiques ?
Do you have something for mosquitoes?
Shop vous is fine.
Mistakes English speakers make with moustique
Incorrect: La moustique me suit.
Correct: Le moustique me suit.
Moustique is masculine.
Incorrect: Un mosquito.
Correct: Un moustique.
Use moustique.
Good to know
French summers mean bobines anti-moustiques and citronnelle talk. Coastal and riverside areas warn about moustiques at dusk. A bite is une piqûre de moustique.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Night in a cabin
ChatPal
Tu entends le moustique ?
Do you hear the mosquito?
You
Oui… ce moustique tourne autour de moi.
Yes… that mosquito is circling me.
ChatPal
Allume la lumière. On trouve le moustique.
Turn on the light. We'll find the mosquito.
You
Je prends le spray anti-moustiques.
I'll grab the mosquito spray.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mosquito" in French
How do I say mosquito?
Le moustique.
How do I say mosquito bite?
Une piqûre de moustique.
Is moustique masculine?
Yes: un / le moustique.
How do you pronounce moustique?
Moo-STEEK.
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