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insect

/ˈɪn.sekt/

A very small animal that has six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Their bodies are divided into three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.

Exemples

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1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

Famille de mots

Nom
insect
Adjectif
insectoid
Apparenté
insecticide
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Astuce mémo

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

Quiz rapide

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : insect

Exemples

1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

everyday

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

formal

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

informal

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

4

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

academic

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

5

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

business

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

Famille de mots

Nom
insect
Adjectif
insectoid
Apparenté
insecticide

Collocations courantes

insect repellent insect repellent
insect bite insect bite
flying insect flying insect
stinging insect stinging insect
insect colony insect colony

Phrases Courantes

social insect

social insect

insect life

insect life

insect infestation

insect infestation

Souvent confondu avec

insect vs spider

Spiders have eight legs and two body parts, while insects have six legs and three body parts.

insect vs bug

In casual English, these are the same, but 'bug' is a specific scientific category of insect (Hemiptera).

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Notes d'usage

Use 'insect' when you want to be scientifically accurate or formal. Use 'bug' for casual conversation about any small crawling or flying creature.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners call spiders insects. Remember to count the legs: six legs is an insect, eight legs is a spider.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut into' or 'divided into sections'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one insect, two insects. Usually takes 'a' or 'an' (an insect). Can be used as a noun adjunct (insect spray).
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Contexte culturel

While many Western cultures view insects as pests, some cultures globally value them as a nutritious food source.

Quiz rapide

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : insect

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

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