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l' insecte
insect
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How do you say insecte in French?
How do you pronounce insecte in French?
insecte is pronounced /lɛ̃sɛkt/ in French.
Example sentences
L'insecte noir s'est échappé de la boîte.
The black insect escaped from the box.
Cet insecte minuscule est très dangereux pour notre jardin.
This tiny insect is very dangerous for our garden.
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Why is it masculine?
Insecte is masculine in French. It derives from Latin "insectum" (neuter noun, literally "cut into" from "in-" + "secare"). However, the gender assignment is more complex than stated: while many Latin neuter nouns did become masculine in French, "insecte" actually became masculine largely through analogy with other -e ending nouns and the default masculine gender assignment in French, rather than a systematic rule. The Latin neuter ending -um did become -e in French, but this does not automatically explain masculine gender assignment.
What is the French word for insect?
The French word for insect is l' insecte — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | inseto | o | masculine |
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