Easy French words to learn: Insects
Insects, or “les insectes” in French, are a fascinating group of small creatures with numerous species found all over the world.
They come in all shapes and sizes and have a wide range of colors and patterns.
Here are some of the most common insects in French with the articles “un/une” (meaning “a” or “an” in English) included:
- Un papillon – butterfly
- Une abeille – bee
- Une araignée – spider
- Un cafard – cockroach
- Un criquet – grasshopper
- Une fourmi – ant
- Un hanneton – May beetle
- Une libellule – dragonfly
- Un mille-pattes – centipede
- Une mouche – fly
- Une punaise – bug
- Un scarabée – beetle
- Une tique – tick
- Une guêpe – wasp
- Une coccinelle – ladybug
- Un moustique – mosquito
- Un phasme – stick insect
- Une sauterelle – locust
- Un pou – louse
- Une chenille – caterpillar
- Un ver de terre – earthworm
- Une puce – flea
Learning the French words for insects is a great way to expand your vocabulary and improve your language skills. Whether you’re an insect enthusiast or just want to learn more about the natural world, this vocabulary list is a great place to start!