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gnat in French

gnat in French is moucheron — gnat means a small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.

gnat in French

moucheron
noun
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

What does "gnat" mean?

  1. noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
    "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk."
  2. noun A minor, irritating annoyance or person.
    "He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat."
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gnat in a sentence

  • A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk.
  • He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat.

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What is "gnat" in French?

"gnat" in French is moucheron. gnat means: A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.

How do you use "gnat" in a sentence?

Example: "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk." In French, "gnat" is moucheron.

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