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silverfish

/ˈsɪl.və.fɪʃ/

Traduction: Nom désignant soit un petit insecte apterygote gris argenté qui infeste les maisons et se nourrit de matières amylacées comme les reliures de livres et les vêtements, soit une variété argentée de poisson rouge.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈsɪl.və.fɪʃ/

pluriel irrégulier

A noun referring to either a small, silver-grey wingless insect that infests houses and feeds on starchy materials like book bindings and clothing, or a silvery variety of goldfish.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant soit un petit insecte apterygote gris argenté qui infeste les maisons et se nourrit de matières amylacées comme les reliures de livres et les vêtements, soit une variété argentée de poisson rouge.
  1. Household insect B2 formal

    A small, silver-grey, wingless insect that is commonly found in houses, feeding on book bindings, starched clothing, and other starchy materials.

    • I found a silverfish in the bathroom this morning.
    • Silverfish can damage old books and wallpaper.
    • Keeping your home dry helps prevent silverfish infestations.

    🇫🇷Poisson d'argent

    Synonymes: bristletail

  2. Type of goldfish C1 formal

    A silvery variety of the goldfish species (Carassius auratus), often kept in aquariums.

    • The silverfish swam gracefully in the pond.
    • This variety of goldfish is known for its metallic sheen.
    • Silverfish are popular among aquarium enthusiasts.

    🇫🇷Poisson rouge argenté

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