Beetle in French
Beetle in French is Coccinelle, scarabée, coccinelle — Beetle means an insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
Beetle in French
Coccinelle
(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).
scarabée
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
coccinelle
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
mailloche
A type of mallet with a large wooden head, used to drive wedges, beat pavements, etc.
What does "Beetle" mean?
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noun An insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
"A large black beetle crawled across the porch."
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verb To move away hastily or scurry off.
"He beetled off down the corridor before anyone could stop him."
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Beetle in a sentence
- A large black beetle crawled across the porch.
- He beetled off down the corridor before anyone could stop him.
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What is "Beetle" in French?
"Beetle" in French is Coccinelle, scarabée, coccinelle. Beetle means: An insect with hard, protective forewings that cover its flying wings.
How do you use "Beetle" in a sentence?
Example: "A large black beetle crawled across the porch." In French, "Beetle" is Coccinelle, scarabée, coccinelle.
Are there other ways to say "Beetle" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "Beetle": Coccinelle, scarabée, coccinelle, mailloche.
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