Accordinsectes
les insectes
insects
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How do you say insectes in French?
How do you pronounce insectes in French?
insectes is pronounced /lez ɛ̃sɛkt/ 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?
Insectes 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 insects?
The French word for insects is les insectes — masculine.
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