insect

• Petit animal arthropode à six pattes, dont le corps est divisé en trois parties (tête, thorax, abdomen) et qui possède généralement une ou deux paires d'ailes.

A small arthropod animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings.

1. Small arthropodA1formalscientific

   A small invertebrate animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings.

   Insecte

   • Bees and ants are common insects.
   • The butterfly is a beautiful insect with colorful wings.
   • Many insects play a crucial role in pollination.

   Synonymesbugcreepy-crawly

2. Pest or nuisanceA2informal

   Any small creature, often considered annoying or harmful, especially in homes or gardens.

   Insecte nuisible ou importun

   • We had to call an exterminator to get rid of the insects in the kitchen.
   • Mosquitoes are annoying insects that bite.
   • The garden is full of insects eating the plants.

   Synonymesbugcreepy-crawlypestvarmintvermin