army ant

• Type de fourmi connu pour former de grandes colonies agressives qui se déplacent en essaims, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire un groupe important, organisé et impitoyable de personnes ou de choses.

A type of ant known for forming large, aggressive colonies that move in swarms, often used metaphorically to describe a large, organized, and relentless group of people or things.

1. B2formal

   A type of ant known for forming large, aggressive colonies that move in swarms, preying on other insects and small animals.

   fourmi légionnaire

   • Army ants can strip a large area of all insects in a matter of hours.
   • The swarm of army ants moved across the forest floor like a living carpet.
   • Scientists study army ants to understand collective behavior.

2. Figurative: a large, aggressive groupC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a large, organized, and relentless group of people or things.

   fourmi légionnaire (sens figuré)

   • The protesters moved through the city like an army ant, overwhelming the police.
   • The marketing team worked like army ants, coordinating their efforts perfectly.
   • The fans descended on the stadium like army ants, filling every seat.