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mantis

/ˈmæn.tɪs/

Traduction: Insecte prédateur des régions chaudes, caractérisé par un corps allongé, de grands yeux et des pattes antérieures relevées dans une posture évoquant la prière.

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B2formalcommon/ˈmæn.tɪs/

A predatory insect found in warm regions, characterized by a long body, large eyes, and forelimbs held in a raised position resembling prayer.

  • 🇫🇷Insecte prédateur des régions chaudes, caractérisé par un corps allongé, de grands yeux et des pattes antérieures relevées dans une posture évoquant la prière.
  1. Predatory insect B1 formal scientific

    A predatory insect with a long body and large triangular head, found in warm regions, that typically holds its front legs together as if in prayer while waiting for prey.

    • The mantis is known for its remarkable camouflage in the grass.
    • I saw a green mantis eating a grasshopper in the garden.
    • Mantis females sometimes eat their mate after reproduction.
    • Children were fascinated by the mantis's quick attack movements.

    🇫🇷Mante religieuse

    Synonymes: mantidpraying mantidpraying mantis

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